Overview
The BDX53CTU is an 8 A, 100 V, 65 W NPN Darlington Bipolar Power Transistor manufactured by onsemi. This transistor is designed for general purpose and low speed switching applications. It is part of a family of complementary devices that include the BDX53B, BDX53C, BDX54B, and BDX54C. The BDX53CTU features a monolithic Darlington configuration with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors, making it suitable for a variety of power management and control applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100 | V |
| Maximum DC Collector Current (IC) | 8 | A |
| Maximum Collector Cut-off Current (ICBO) | 0.2 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (PTOT) | 60 | W |
| Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (VCEO(sus)) | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 2.0 | V @ IC = 3 A, IB = 12 mA |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 750 (Min) @ IC = 3 A, VCE = 3 V | |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Maximum Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Monolithic Darlington configuration with built-in base-emitter shunt resistors
- High DC current gain (hFE = 750 Min @ IC = 3 A, VCE = 3 V)
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat) = 2.0 V @ IC = 3 A, IB = 12 mA)
- Good hFE linearity and high fT frequency
- TO-220AB compact package
- Pb-free packages available
Applications
- Audio amplifiers
- Linear and switching industrial equipment
- General purpose and low speed switching applications
Q & A
- What is the maximum DC collector current of the BDX53CTU?
The maximum DC collector current is 8 A.
- What is the collector-base voltage (VCBO) of the BDX53CTU?
The collector-base voltage (VCBO) is 100 V.
- What is the power dissipation (PTOT) of the BDX53CTU?
The power dissipation (PTOT) is 60 W.
- What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the BDX53CTU?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) is 750 @ IC = 3 A, VCE = 3 V.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the BDX53CTU?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is 2.0 V @ IC = 3 A, IB = 12 mA.
- What package type does the BDX53CTU come in?
The BDX53CTU comes in a TO-220AB compact package.
- Is the BDX53CTU available in Pb-free packages?
- What are some common applications of the BDX53CTU?
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the BDX53CTU?
- What is the storage temperature range for the BDX53CTU?
