Overview
The SS8050CTA is an NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor produced by onsemi. This transistor is designed for general-purpose applications and is particularly suited for use in Class B push-pull amplifiers, such as those found in portable radios. It is complementary to the SS8550 PNP transistor. The SS8050CTA offers a collector current of up to 1.5 A and a collector dissipation of 2 W at 25°C, making it a reliable choice for various electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | 40 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | 25 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEBO | 6 | V |
| Collector Current | IC | 1.5 | A |
| Junction Temperature | TJ | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | TSTG | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 1 | W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | RθJA | 125 | °C/W |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | 0.5 | V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VBE(sat) | 1.2 | V |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | hFE | 120 - 200 |
Key Features
- General-purpose NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
- Complementary to SS8550 PNP transistor
- Collector current up to 1.5 A
- Collector dissipation of 2 W at 25°C
- Suitable for Class B push-pull amplifiers in portable radios
- Pb-free, halogen-free, and RoHS compliant
- Available in TO-92-3 package
Applications
- Class B push-pull amplifiers in portable radios
- General-purpose amplification and switching circuits
- Audio amplifiers
- Power amplifiers
- Other electronic circuits requiring a reliable NPN transistor
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the SS8050CTA?
The maximum collector current of the SS8050CTA is 1.5 A. - What is the collector dissipation of the SS8050CTA at 25°C?
The collector dissipation of the SS8050CTA at 25°C is 2 W. - Is the SS8050CTA RoHS compliant?
Yes, the SS8050CTA is Pb-free, halogen-free, and RoHS compliant. - What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the SS8050CTA?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) of the SS8050CTA is between 120 and 200. - What package type is the SS8050CTA available in?
The SS8050CTA is available in the TO-92-3 package. - What is the maximum junction temperature for the SS8050CTA?
The maximum junction temperature for the SS8050CTA is 150°C. - What are some common applications of the SS8050CTA?
The SS8050CTA is commonly used in Class B push-pull amplifiers in portable radios, general-purpose amplification and switching circuits, audio amplifiers, and power amplifiers. - Is the SS8050CTA complementary to any other transistor?
Yes, the SS8050CTA is complementary to the SS8550 PNP transistor. - What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (RθJA) of the SS8050CTA?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (RθJA) of the SS8050CTA is 125°C/W. - What is the storage temperature range for the SS8050CTA?
The storage temperature range for the SS8050CTA is -65°C to 150°C.
