The BD242B is a PNP silicon power transistor designed for medium power linear and switching applications in industrial circuits. It features a TO-220 plastic package, a collector-emitter voltage of 80 V, a collector current of 3 A, and a total dissipation of 40 W at 25°C. Its high junction temperature of 150°C and low thermal resistance make it suitable for reliable operation in demanding environments. The transistor's electrical characteristics include a collector cut-off current of 0.3 mA and a gain of up to 25, ensuring efficient performance in various power control and switching tasks.
STMICROELECTRONICS BD242B Power Transistor Specifications:
Collector-Base Voltage: 70 V (BD241A), 90 V (BD241B), 115 V (BD241C), 80 V (BD242B)
Collector-Emitter Voltage: 60 V (BD241A), 80 V (BD241B), 100 V (BD241C), 80 V (BD242B)
Emitter-Base Voltage: 5 V
Collector Current: 3 A
Collector Peak Current: 5 A
Base Current: 1 A
Total Dissipation: 40 W at Tj < 25°C
Storage Temperature Range: -65°C to 150°C
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature: 150°C
Thermal Resistance Junction-Case: Max 3.13 °C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient: Max 62.5 °C/W
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage: 1.2 V at Ic=3A, Vce=4V
Base-Emitter Voltage: 1.8 V at Ic=3A, Vce=4V
DC Current Gain: Up to 25 at Ic=1A, Voe=4V
Small Signal Current Gain: 20 at Ic=0.5A, Vce=10V, f=1kHz
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