2N3879
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm (inches)
NPN POWER
SILICON TRANSISTOR
IN A HERMETICALLY
SEALED METAL PACKAGE
6.35 (0.250)
8.64 (0.340)
3.68
(0.145) rad.
max.
3.61 (0.142)
4.08(0.161)
rad.
FEATURES
11.94 (0.470)
12.70 (0.500)
24.13 (0.95)
24.63 (0.97)
1
14.48 (0.570)
14.99 (0.590)
2
•
V
CEO
= 75V
•
I
C
= 7A
0.71 (0.028)
0.86 (0.034)
4.83 (0.190)
5.33 (0.210)
9.14 (0.360)
min.
1.27 (0.050)
1.91 (0.750)
APPLICATIONS:
All Semelab hermetically sealed products
can be processed in accordance with the
requirements of BS, CECC and JAN,
JANTX, JANTXV and JANS specifications
T0-66 (TO-213AA)
Underside View
PIN 2 – Emitter
PIN 3 – Collector
PIN 1 – Base
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T
case
= 25°C unless otherwise stated)
V
CEO
V
CBO
V
EBO
I
B
I
C
P
D
T
j
,T
stg
R
JC
Collector-Emitter Voltage (I
B
=0)
Collector -Base Voltage (I
E
=0)
Emitter-Base Voltage (I
C
=0)
Continuous Base Current
Continuous Collector Current
Power Dissipation
Tcase = 25°C
Operating & Storage Temperature Range
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case
75V
120V
7V
5A
7A
35W
-65 to +200°C
5°C/W
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to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.
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2N3879
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
case
= 25°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameter
V
(BR)CEO*
I
CEO*
I
CEX*
I
CBO*
I
EBO*
h
FE*
V
CE(sat) *
V
BE(sat) *
V
BE(on) *
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage
Collector-Emitter Cut-Off Current
Collector-Emitter Cut-Off Current
Collector-Base Cut-Off Current
Emitter-Base Cut-Off Current
DC Current Gain
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage
Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage
* Pulse Width < 300µs, Duty Cycle <2%
Test Conditions
I
C
=0.2A
V
CE
=50V
V
CE
=100V
V
CB
=120V
V
EB
=7V
I
C
=0.5A
I
C
=4A
I
C
=4A
I
C
=4A
I
C
=4A
I
C
=4A
V
CE
=5V
V
CE
=5V
V
CE
=2V
I
B
=0.4A
I
B
=0.4A
V
CE
=2V
V
BE
=1.5V
Min.
75
Typ.
Max.
5.0
4.0
25
10
Unit
V
V
mA
40
20
12
80
100
1.2
2.0
1.8
V
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
(T
case
= 25°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameter
|h
fe
|
C
obo
Small Signal Current Gain (f=10MHz)
Output Capacitance (0.1 ` f ` 1MHz)
Test Conditions
I
C
=0.5A
I
E
=0A
V
CE
=10V
V
CB
=10V
Min.
4
Typ.
20
Max.
175
Unit
pF
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
(T
case
= 25°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameter
t
on
t
off
Turn On Time
Turn Off Time
Test Conditions
I
C
=0.2A
I
B
=0.4A
I
C
=0.2A
I
B
=- I
B
=0.4A
V
CC
=30V
V
CC
=30V
Min.
Typ.
Max.
0.44
Unit
µs
1.22
Semelab Plc reserves the right to change test conditions, parameter limits and package dimensions without notice. Information furnished by Semelab is believed
to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.
Semelab plc.
Telephone +44(0)1455 556565. Fax +44(0)1455 552612.
E-mail: sales@semelab.co.uk Website: http://www.semelab.co.uk
Document Number 5337
Issue 1