Overview
The BCP53-16 is a low power PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed by STMicroelectronics for medium voltage applications. It features a silicon epitaxial planar structure and is housed in a SOT-223 plastic package, making it suitable for surface mounting. This transistor is ideal for various electronic circuits requiring reliable performance in automotive and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Transistor | PNP | - |
| Polarisation | bipolar | - |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -100 | V |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | -120 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | -5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | -1 A | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | -1.5 A (tp < 5 ms) | A |
| Base Current (IB) | -0.1 A | A |
| Base Peak Current (IBM) | -0.2 A (tp < ms) | A |
| Power Dissipation (Ptot) | 1.6 W | W |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -65 to 150 °C | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature (Tj) | 150 °C | °C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 25 to 250 | - |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 50 MHz | MHz |
| Package | SOT-223 | - |
| Mounting | SMD | - |
Key Features
- Silicon epitaxial planar structure for reliable performance.
- Housed in a SOT-223 plastic package suitable for surface mounting.
- Medium voltage capability with a collector-emitter voltage of up to 100V.
- Collector current of up to 1A and power dissipation of 1.6W.
- Wide range of DC current gain (hFE) from 25 to 250.
- Transition frequency of 50 MHz.
- Operating junction temperature up to 150 °C.
Applications
- Medium voltage load switching transistors.
- Output stages for audio amplifiers.
- Automotive post-voltage regulation.
- Various electronic circuits in consumer electronics requiring reliable medium voltage performance.
Q & A
- What is the type of transistor and its polarisation?
The BCP53-16 is a PNP bipolar junction transistor.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is -100V.
- What is the maximum collector current?
The maximum collector current (IC) is -1 A.
- What is the power dissipation of the transistor?
The power dissipation (Ptot) is 1.6 W.
- What is the operating junction temperature range?
The operating junction temperature (Tj) range is up to 150 °C.
- What is the transition frequency of the transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is 50 MHz.
- In what type of package is the transistor housed?
The transistor is housed in a SOT-223 plastic package.
- What are the typical applications of the BCP53-16 transistor?
Typical applications include medium voltage load switching, output stages for audio amplifiers, and automotive post-voltage regulation.
- What is the range of DC current gain (hFE) for the BCP53-16?
The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 25 to 250.
- What is the storage temperature range for the BCP53-16?
The storage temperature (Tstg) range is -65 to 150 °C.
