Overview
The BDX33CG is a Darlington complementary silicon power transistor produced by onsemi. This NPN transistor is designed for general-purpose and low-speed switching applications. It features a monolithic construction with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors, making it suitable for a variety of power management and control circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | 100 | Vdc |
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCB | 100 | Vdc |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEB | 5.0 | Vdc |
| Collector Current (Continuous) | IC | 10 | A |
| Base Current | IB | 0.25 | A |
| Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25°C | PD | 70 | W |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | TJ, Tstg | -65 to +150 | °C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) at IC = 3.0 A, VCE = 3.0 V | hFE | 750 (min) | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage at IC = 3.0 A, IB = 6.0 mA | VCE(sat) | 2.5 | Vdc |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case | RJC | 1.78 | °C/W |
Key Features
- High DC Current Gain: hFE = 2500 (typ.) at IC = 4.0 A
- Low Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage: VCE(sat) = 2.5 Vdc (max) at IC = 3.0 A
- Monolithic Construction with Built-In Base-Emitter Shunt Resistors
- Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant
- High Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage: VCEO(sus) = 100 Vdc (min)
Applications
The BDX33CG is suitable for various applications including:
- General-purpose power switching
- Low-speed switching applications
- Power management circuits
- Control circuits in industrial and automotive systems
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the BDX33CG?
The collector-emitter voltage rating of the BDX33CG is 100 Vdc.
- What is the maximum collector current for the BDX33CG?
The maximum continuous collector current for the BDX33CG is 10 A.
- What is the DC current gain of the BDX33CG?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the BDX33CG is 750 (min) at IC = 3.0 A and VCE = 3.0 V.
- Is the BDX33CG Pb-Free and RoHS compliant?
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-case, of the BDX33CG?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-case, of the BDX33CG is 1.78 °C/W.
- What are the typical applications of the BDX33CG?
The BDX33CG is typically used in general-purpose power switching, low-speed switching applications, power management circuits, and control circuits in industrial and automotive systems.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the BDX33CG?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the BDX33CG is 2.5 Vdc (max) at IC = 3.0 A and IB = 6.0 mA.
- What is the operating and storage junction temperature range for the BDX33CG?
The operating and storage junction temperature range for the BDX33CG is -65 to +150 °C.
- Is the BDX33CG still in production?
No, the BDX33CG has been discontinued and is not recommended for new designs.
- What package type is the BDX33CG available in?
The BDX33CG is available in the TO-220 package.
