STMicroelectronics BD438 BJTs
PNP BJT Transistor, 45V, 4A, 3MHz, SOT-32
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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
BD438
Detailed Description
PNP BJT Transistor, 45V, 4A, 3MHz, SOT-32
Package
TO-225AA, TO-126-3
Lifecycle Status
Active
Datasheet
BD438 Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
STMicroelectronics BD438 BJTs technical specifications.
General
Package / Case
TO-225AA, TO-126-3
Mounting Type
Through Hole
Operating Temperature
150°C (TJ)
Lifecycle Status
Active
Dc Current Gain Hfe Min IC Vce
30 @ 10mA, 5V
Power Max
36 W
Frequency Transition
3MHz
Transistor Type
PNP
Current Collector IC Max
4 A
Voltage Collector Emitter Breakdown Max
45 V
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| This Part | Related Part | Related Part | Related Part | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | TO-225AA, TO-126-3 | TO-225AA, TO-126-3 | TO-225AA, TO-126-3 | TO-225AA, TO-126-3 |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole |
| Operating Temperature | 150°C (TJ) | 150°C (TJ) | 150°C (TJ) | 150°C (TJ) |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Current Collector Cutoff Max | 100µA | 100nA (ICBO) | 100µA (ICBO) | 100nA (ICBO) |
| Current Collector IC Max | 4 A | 1.5 A | 2 A | 1.5 A |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min IC Vce | 30 @ 10mA, 5V | 100 @ 150mA, 2V | 25 @ 1A, 2V | 100 @ 150mA, 2V |
| Power Max | 36 W | 1.25 W | 25 W | 1.25 W |
| Transistor Type | PNP | PNP | NPN | NPN |
| Vce Saturation Max Ib IC | 600mV @ 200mA, 2A | 500mV @ 50mA, 500mA | 600mV @ 100mA, 1A | 500mV @ 50mA, 500mA |
| Voltage Collector Emitter Breakdown Max | 45 V | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V |
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Cross Reference
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