Overview
The STF826 is a PNP medium power transistor manufactured by STMicroelectronics using planar technology. This transistor is known for its rugged and high-performance characteristics, making it suitable for a variety of applications. The STF826 is available in surface mount packages, specifically SOT-89, and is also offered in tape and reel packing for ease of use in automated assembly processes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | -60 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -30 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | -5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | -3 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | -6 | A (tP < 5ms) |
| Base Current (IB) | -1 | A |
| Base Peak Current (IBM) | -2 | A (tP < 5ms) |
| Total Dissipation at Tc = 25°C (PTOT) | 1.4 | W |
| Storage Temperature (TSTG) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Amb (Rthj-amb) | 89 | °C/W (SOT-89) |
Key Features
- Surface mounting devices in medium power SOT-89 packages.
- Available in tape and reel packing for automated assembly.
- In compliance with the 2002/93/EC European Directive.
- Rugged and high-performance devices due to planar technology.
- Lead-free second level interconnect in ECOPACK® packages.
Applications
- Voltage regulation.
- Relay driver.
- Generic switch.
- Audio amplifiers.
- Power supplies.
- Motor control.
Q & A
- What is the STF826 transistor? The STF826 is a PNP medium power transistor manufactured by STMicroelectronics using planar technology.
- In what packages is the STF826 available? The STF826 is available in SOT-89 packages and also in tape and reel packing.
- What are the key applications of the STF826? The STF826 is used in voltage regulation, relay drivers, generic switches, audio amplifiers, power supplies, and motor control.
- What is the maximum collector current of the STF826? The maximum collector current (IC) is -3 A.
- What is the thermal resistance junction-ambient (Rthj-amb) for the SOT-89 package? The thermal resistance junction-ambient (Rthj-amb) for the SOT-89 package is 89 °C/W.
- Is the STF826 compliant with any specific European directive? Yes, the STF826 is in compliance with the 2002/93/EC European Directive.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature for the STF826? The maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) is 150 °C.
- What type of interconnect does the STF826 use in its ECOPACK® packages? The STF826 uses lead-free second level interconnect in its ECOPACK® packages.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) for the STF826? The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) ranges from -0.4 V to -1.1 V depending on the collector and base currents.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the STF826? The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 30 to 300 depending on the collector current and collector-emitter voltage.
