Overview
The BDX53C from STMicroelectronics is a through-hole complementary power Darlington transistor packaged in a TO-220 configuration. This device is manufactured using planar base island technology and features a monolithic Darlington configuration with an integrated antiparallel collector-emitter diode. It is designed to provide high current gain and is suitable for various power and linear applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 8 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | 12 | A |
| Base Current (IB) | 0.2 | mA |
| Total Dissipation at Tc = 25°C (PTOT) | 60 | W |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 750 | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 2 | V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VBE(sat)) | 2.5 | V |
Key Features
- Monolithic Darlington configuration with an integrated antiparallel collector-emitter diode.
- Good hFE linearity and high fT frequency.
- High current gain (hFE = 750).
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat) = 2 V).
- Low base-emitter saturation voltage (VBE(sat) = 2.5 V).
- Complementary to BDX54, BDX54A, BDX54B, and BDX54C.
- ECOPACK® packages with Lead-free second level interconnect.
Applications
- Audio amplifiers.
- Linear and switching industrial equipment.
- Hammer drivers.
- Power linear and switching applications.
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the BDX53C transistor?
The collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) rating of the BDX53C transistor is 100 V.
- What is the maximum collector current for the BDX53C transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) for the BDX53C transistor is 8 A.
- What is the maximum base current for the BDX53C transistor?
The maximum base current (IB) for the BDX53C transistor is 0.2 mA.
- What is the total dissipation at Tc = 25°C for the BDX53C transistor?
The total dissipation at Tc = 25°C (PTOT) for the BDX53C transistor is 60 W.
- What is the storage temperature range for the BDX53C transistor?
The storage temperature range (Tstg) for the BDX53C transistor is -65 to 150 °C.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature for the BDX53C transistor?
The maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) for the BDX53C transistor is 150 °C.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BDX53C transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the BDX53C transistor is 750.
- What are the typical applications of the BDX53C transistor?
The BDX53C transistor is typically used in audio amplifiers, linear and switching industrial equipment, hammer drivers, and power linear and switching applications.
- Is the BDX53C transistor available in ECOPACK® packages?
- What is the package type of the BDX53C transistor?
The BDX53C transistor is packaged in a TO-220 configuration.
