Overview
The MJE15032 is a bipolar power transistor manufactured by onsemi, designed specifically for use as high-frequency drivers in audio amplifiers. This NPN transistor is part of a complementary pair, with the MJE15033 being its PNP counterpart. The device is housed in a TO-220 compact package, making it suitable for a variety of high-power audio applications.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | 250 | Vdc |
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCB | 250 | Vdc |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEB | 5.0 | Vdc |
| Collector Current - Continuous | IC | 8.0 | Adc |
| Collector Current - Peak | ICM | 16 | Adc |
| Base Current | IB | 2.0 | Adc |
| Total Power Dissipation @ TC = 25°C | PD | 50 | W |
| Total Power Dissipation @ TA = 25°C | PD | 2.0 | W |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | TJ, Tstg | –65 to +150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case | RJC | 2.5 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | RJA | 62.5 | °C/W |
| Transition Frequency | fT | 30 | MHz |
| DC Current Gain (IC = 0.5 Adc, VCE = 5.0 Vdc) | hFE | 70 (Min) | |
| DC Current Gain (IC = 2.0 Adc, VCE = 5.0 Vdc) | hFE | 10 (Min) |
Key Features
- High DC Current Gain: Specified to 5.0 amperes with a minimum hFE of 70 at IC = 0.5 Adc and 10 at IC = 2.0 Adc.
- High Current Gain-Bandwidth Product: Transition frequency (fT) of 30 MHz.
- Compact Package: TO-220 package for efficient heat dissipation and space-saving design.
- High Voltage Handling: Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (VCEO) of 250 Vdc.
- Thermal Performance: Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case (RJC) of 2.5 °C/W and Junction-to-Ambient (RJA) of 62.5 °C/W.
- Environmental Compliance: Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant.
- Reliability: Epoxy meets UL 94 V-0 @ 0.125 in.
Applications
The MJE15032 is primarily designed for use as high-frequency drivers in audio amplifiers. Its high current gain, high voltage handling, and robust thermal performance make it suitable for a variety of audio applications, including professional audio equipment, home audio systems, and automotive audio systems.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the MJE15032?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 250 Vdc.
- What is the maximum continuous collector current of the MJE15032?
The maximum continuous collector current (IC) is 8.0 Adc.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the MJE15032?
The transition frequency (fT) is 30 MHz.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the MJE15032 at IC = 0.5 Adc?
The DC current gain (hFE) is 70 (Min) at IC = 0.5 Adc.
- Is the MJE15032 Pb-Free and RoHS Compliant?
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-case (RJC) of the MJE15032?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-case (RJC) is 2.5 °C/W.
- What is the operating and storage junction temperature range of the MJE15032?
The operating and storage junction temperature range is –65 to +150 °C.
- What package type is the MJE15032 available in?
The MJE15032 is available in a TO-220 package.
- What are the primary applications of the MJE15032?
The primary applications include high-frequency drivers in audio amplifiers.
- Does the MJE15032 meet UL 94 V-0 standards?
