2N3773
NPN Power Transistors
The 2N3773 is a PowerBaset power transistor designed for high power audio, disk head posit...
2N3773
NPN Power
Transistors
The 2N3773 is a PowerBaset power
transistor designed for high power audio, disk head positioners and other linear applications. This device can also be used in power switching circuits such as relay or solenoid drivers, DC−DC converters or inverters.
Features
High Safe Operating Area (100% Tested) 150 W @ 100 V Completely Characterized for Linear Operation High DC Current Gain and Low Saturation Voltage
hFE = 15 (Min) @ 8.0 A, 4.0 V VCE(sat) = 1.4 V (Max) @ IC = 8.0 A, IB = 0.8 A
For Low Distortion Complementary Designs This is a Pb−Free Device
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Collector − Emitter Voltage
Collector − Emitter Voltage
Collector − Base Voltage
Emitter − Base Voltage
Collector Current − Continuous − Peak (Note 2)
VCEO VCEX VCBO VEBO
IC
140 Vdc
160 Vdc
160 Vdc
7 Vdc
Adc 16 30
Base Current − Continuous − Peak (Note 2)
IB Adc 4 15
Total Power Dissipation @ TA = 25°C Derate above 25°C
PD
150 0.855
W W/°C
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range
TJ, Tstg − 65 to +200 °C
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability. 1. Indicates JEDEC Registered Data. 2. Pulse Test: Pulse Width = 5 ms, Duty Cycle v 10%.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic
Symbol
Max
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