BCP53; BCX53; BC53PA

80 V, 1 A PNP medium power transistors

Rev. 9 — 19 October 2011 Product data sheet

1. Product profile

1.1 General description

PNP medium power transistor series in Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic packages.

Table 1. Product overview

Type number[1] Package NPN complement
Nexperia JEITA JEDEC
BCP53 SOT223 SC-73 - BCP56
BCX53 SOT89 SC-62 TO-243 BCX56
BC53PA SOT1061 - - BC56PA

[1] Valid for all available selection groups.

1.2 Features and benefits

 High current
 Three current gain selections
 High power dissipation capability
 Exposed heatsink for excellent thermal and electrical conductivity (SOT89, SOT1061)
 Leadless very small SMD plastic package with medium power capability (SOT1061)
 AEC-Q101 qualified

1.3 Applications
 Linear voltage regulators
 High-side switches
 Battery-driven devices
 Power management
 MOSFET drivers
 Amplifiers

1.4 Quick reference data

Table 2. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - - 80 V
IC collector current - - 1 A
ICM peak collector current single pulse; tp  1 ms - - 2 A
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Table 2. Quick reference data …continued

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
hFE DC current gain VCE = 2 V; 63 - 250
IC = 150 mA
hFE selection -10 VCE = 2 V; 63 - 160
IC = 150 mA
hFE selection -16 VCE = 2 V; 100 - 250
IC = 150 mA

2. Pinning information
Table 3. Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol
SOT223
1 base
4 2, 4
2 collector
3 emitter 1
4 collector
1 2 3 3
sym028

SOT89
1 emitter
2
2 collector
3 base 3

3 2 1 1
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SOT1061
1 base
3 3
2 emitter
3 collector 1

2
sym013
1 2
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3. Ordering information
Table 4. Ordering information
Type number[1] Package
Name Description Version
BCP53 SC-73 plastic surface-mounted package with increased SOT223
heatsink; 4 leads
BCX53 SC-62 plastic surface-mounted package; exposed die pad for SOT89
good heat transfer; 3 leads
BC53PA HUSON3 plastic thermal enhanced ultra thin small outline SOT1061
package; no leads; 3 terminals; body 2  2  0.65 mm

[1] Valid for all available selection groups.

4. Marking
Table 5. Marking codes
Type number Marking code
BCP53 BCP53
BCP53-10 BCP53/10
BCP53-16 BCP53/16
BCX53 AH
BCX53-10 AK
BCX53-16 AL
BC53PA BV
BC53-10PA BW
BC53-16PA BX

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5. Limiting values
Table 6. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter - 100 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - 80 V
VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector - 5 V
IC collector current - 1 A
ICM peak collector current single pulse; - 2 A
tp  1 ms
IB base current - 0.3 A
IBM peak base current single pulse; - 0.3 A
tp  1 ms
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb  25 C
BCP53 [1] - 0.65 W
[2] - 1.00 W
[3] - 1.35 W
BCX53 [1] - 0.50 W
[2] - 0.95 W
[3] - 1.35 W
BC53PA [1] - 0.42 W
[2] - 0.83 W
[3] - 1.10 W
[4] - 0.81 W
[5] - 1.65 W
Tj junction temperature - 150 C
Tamb ambient temperature 55 +150 C
Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C

[1] Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard
footprint.
[2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.
[3] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2.
[4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[5] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.

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1.5 1.5
(1) (1)
Ptot Ptot
(W) (W)

(2)
1.0 1.0 (2)

(3)

(3)
0.5 0.5

0.0 0.0
–75 –25 25 75 125 175 –75 –25 25 75 125 175
Tamb (°C) Tamb (°C)

(1) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 (1) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2
(2) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 (2) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2
(3) FR4 PCB, standard footprint (3) FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Fig 1. Power derating curves SOT223 Fig 2. Power derating curves SOT89

006aac676
2.0

Ptot
(W) (1)

1.5

(2)

1.0
(3)

(4)

0.5 (5)

0.0
–75 –25 25 75 125 175
Tamb (°C)

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(2) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2
(3) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2
(4) FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, standard footprint
(5) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, standard footprint
Fig 3. Power derating curves SOT1061

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6. Thermal characteristics
Table 7. Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from in free air
junction to ambient
BCP53 [1] - - 192 K/W
[2] - - 125 K/W
[3] - - 93 K/W
BCX53 [1] - - 250 K/W
[2] - - 132 K/W
[3] - - 93 K/W
BC53PA [1] - - 298 K/W
[2] - - 151 K/W
[3] - - 114 K/W
[4] - - 154 K/W
[5] - - 76 K/W
Rth(j-sp) thermal resistance from
junction to solder point
BCP53 - - 16 K/W
BCX53 - - 16 K/W
BC53PA - - 20 K/W

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[2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.
[3] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2.
[4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[5] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.

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006aac677
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102 0.75
0.5
0.33
0.2
0.1
10 0.05
0.02

0.01

1 0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, standard footprint

Fig 4. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223;
typical values

006aac678
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102
0.75
0.5
0.33
0.2
0.1
10
0.05

0.02
1
0 0.01

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2

Fig 5. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223;
typical values

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006aac679
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)

102 duty cycle = 1

0.75
0.5
0.33
0.2
10 0.1
0.05

1 0.02
0 0.01

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2

Fig 6. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223;
typical values

006aac680
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W) duty cycle = 1
0.75
102 0.5
0.33
0.2
0.1
0.05
10
0.02

0.01

1 0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, standard footprint

Fig 7. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89;
typical values

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006aac681
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102 0.75
0.5
0.33
0.2
0.1
10
0.05
0.02

0.01

1
0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2

Fig 8. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89;
typical values

006aac682
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)

102 duty cycle = 1

0.75
0.5
0.33
0.2
10 0.1
0.05

1 0.02
0 0.01

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2

Fig 9. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89;
typical values

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006aac683
103

Zth(j-a) duty cycle = 1

(K/W)
0.75
0.5
102 0.33
0.25
0.2
0.1
0.05
10
0.02
0.01

1 0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, standard footprint

Fig 10. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061;
typical values

006aac684
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102 0.75
0.5
0.33
0.25
0.2
0.1
10 0.05

0.02 0.01

1 0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2

Fig 11. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061;
typical values

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006aac685
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102
0.75
0.5
0.33
0.25
0.2
10 0.1
0.05

0.02
1 0
0.01

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2

Fig 12. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061;
typical values

006aac686
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
duty cycle = 1
102 0.75
0.5
0.33
0.25
0.2
0.1
10 0.05
0.02

1 0.01
0

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, standard footprint

Fig 13. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061;
typical values

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006aac687
103

Zth(j-a)
(K/W)

102 duty cycle = 1

0.75
0.5
0.33
0.25 0.2
10 0.1
0.05

0.02
1
0 0.01

10–1
10–5 10–4 10–3 10–2 10–1 1 10 102 103
tp (s)

FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2

Fig 14. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061;
typical values

7. Characteristics
Table 8. Characteristics
Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
ICBO collector-base cut-off VCB = 30 V; IE = 0 A - - 100 nA
current VCB = 30 V; IE = 0 A; - - 10 A
Tj = 150 C
IEBO emitter-base cut-off VEB = 5 V; IC = 0 A - - 100 nA
current
hFE DC current gain VCE = 2 V
IC = 5 mA 63 - -
IC = 150 mA 63 - 250
IC = 500 mA [1] 40 - -
DC current gain VCE = 2 V
hFE selection -10 IC = 150 mA 63 - 160
hFE selection -16 IC = 150 mA 100 - 250
VCEsat collector-emitter IC = 500 mA; [1] - - 0.5 V
saturation voltage IB = 50 mA
VBE base-emitter voltage VCE = 2 V; IC = 500 mA [1] - - 1 V
Cc collector capacitance VCB = 10 V; IE = ie = 0 A; - 15 - pF
f = 1 MHz
fT transition frequency VCE = 5 V; IC = 50 mA; - 145 - MHz
f = 100 MHz

[1] Pulse test: tp  300 s;  = 0.02.

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006aac688 006aaa230
300 −1.6
IB (mA) = −45 −40.5 −36
IC
hFE (A)
−31.5
(1) −1.2 −27
−22.5
200
−18
−13.5
(2)
−0.8 −9

100
(3) −4.5
−0.4

0 0
–10–4 –10–3 –10–2 –10–1 –1 –10 0 −0.4 −0.8 −1.2 −1.6 −2.0
IC (A) VCE (V)

VCE = 2 V Tamb = 25 C
(1) Tamb = 100 C
(2) Tamb = 25 C
(3) Tamb = 55 C
Fig 15. DC current gain as a function of collector Fig 16. Collector current as a function of
current; typical values collector-emitter voltage; typical values

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–1.2 –10

VBE VCEsat
(V) (V)

(1)
–0.8 –1

(2)

(3) (1)
–0.4 –10–1
(2)

(3)

0.0 –10–2
–10–1 –1 –10 –102 –103 –104 –10–1 –1 –10 –102 –103 –104
IC (mA) IC (mA)

VCE = 2 V IC/IB = 10
(1) Tamb = 55 C (1) Tamb = 100 C
(2) Tamb = 25 C (2) Tamb = 25 C
(3) Tamb = 100 C (3) Tamb = 55 C
Fig 17. Base-emitter voltage as a function of collector Fig 18. Collector-emitter saturation voltage as a
current; typical values function of collector current; typical values

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8. Test information

8.1 Quality information

This product has been qualified in accordance with the Automotive Electronics Council
(AEC) standard Q101 - Stress test qualification for discrete semiconductors, and is
suitable for use in automotive applications.

9. Package outline

6.7
6.3 1.8
3.1 1.5
2.9

1.1
0.7
7.3 3.7
6.7 3.3

1 2 3
0.8 0.32
2.3 0.6 0.22
4.6
Dimensions in mm 04-11-10

Fig 19. Package outline SOT223 (SC-73)

4.6
4.4 1.6
1.8 1.4
1.4

2.6
2.4 4.25
3.75

1.2
1 2 3 0.8
0.53
0.40 0.48 0.44
1.5 0.35 0.23
3
Dimensions in mm 06-08-29

Fig 20. Package outline SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243)

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1.3

0.35 0.65
0.25 max
0.45
1 2
1.05 0.35
0.95
2.1
1.1 1.9
0.9
0.3
0.2 3
1.6
1.4
2.1
1.9
Dimensions in mm 09-11-12

Fig 21. Package outline SOT1061 (HUSON3)

10. Packing information

Table 9. Packing methods
The indicated -xxx are the last three digits of the 12NC ordering code.[1]
Type Package Description Packing quantity
number[2] 1000 3000 4000
BCP53 SOT223 8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel -115 - -135
BCX53 SOT89 8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel; T1 [3] -115 - -135
8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel; T3 [4] -146 - -
BC53PA SOT1061 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel - -115 -

[1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 14.
[2] Valid for all available selection groups.
[3] T1: normal taping
[4] T3: 90 rotated taping

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11. Soldering

7
3.85
3.6
3.5
0.3

1.3 1.2
(4×) (4×)
4 solder lands

solder resist

3.9 6.1 7.65 solder paste

occupied area
1 2 3
Dimensions in mm

2.3 2.3
1.2
(3×)
1.3
(3×)
6.15 sot223_fr

Fig 22. Reflow soldering footprint SOT223 (SC-73)

8.9

6.7

1.9

4
solder lands

solder resist

6.2 8.7
occupied area

Dimensions in mm
1 2 3
preferred transport
1.9 direction during soldering
(3×)

2.7 2.7
1.9
1.1
(2×) sot223_fw

Fig 23. Wave soldering footprint SOT223 (SC-73)

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4.75

2.25

1.9
1.2

0.2
0.85 solder lands

1.7 solder resist

1.2
4.6 4.85
0.5 solder paste

occupied area
1 1.1
(3×) (2×)
Dimensions in mm

1.5 1.5
0.6
(3×)
0.7
(3×)
3.95 sot089_fr

Fig 24. Reflow soldering footprint SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243)

6.6

2.4

3.5

solder lands

7.6
0.5 solder resist

occupied area
1.8
(2×) Dimensions in mm

preferred transport direction during soldering

1.9 1.9
1.5
0.7
(2×)
5.3 sot089_fw

Fig 25. Wave soldering footprint SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243)

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2.1

1.3

0.5 (2×)

0.4 (2×)

0.5 (2×) 0.6 (2×)

1.05

0.6 0.55
2.3
0.25
1.1 1.2

0.25
0.25

0.4

0.5

1.6

1.7

solder paste = solder lands Dimensions in mm

solder resist occupied area sot1061_fr

Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.

Fig 26. Reflow soldering footprint SOT1061 (HUSON3)

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12. Revision history

Table 10. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
BCP53_BCX53_BC53PA v.9 20111019 Product data sheet - BCP640_BCX53_BCX53 v.8
Modifications: • Type number removed: BC640
• Type numbers added: BC53PA, BC53-10PA and BC53-16PA
• Section 1 “Product profile”: updated
• Table 6, 7 and 8: updated according to latest measurements
• Figure 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 17 and 18 : updated
• Figure 3, 6, 10 to 14: added
• Section 8 “Test information”: added
• Section 10 “Packing information”: updated
• Section 11 “Soldering”: added
• Section 13 “Legal information”: updated
BCP640_BCX53_BCX53 v.8 20080222 Product data sheet - BC640_BCP53_BCX53 v.7
BC640_BCP53_BCX53 v.7 20070627 Product data sheet - BC640_BCP53_BCX53 v.6
BC640_BCP53_BCX53 v.6 20060313 Product data sheet - BC636_638_640 v.5
BCP51_52_53 v.5
BCX51_52_53 v.4
BC636_638_640 v.5 20041011 Product specification - BC636_638_640 v.4
BCP51_52_53 v.5 20030206 Product specification - BCP51_52_53 v.4
BCX51_52_53 v.4 20011010 Product specification - BCX51_52_53 v.3

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13. Legal information

13.1 Data sheet status

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[1] Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
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[3] The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.nexperia.com.

13.2 Definitions malfunction of a Nexperia product can reasonably be expected

to result in personal injury, death or severe property or environmental
damage. Nexperia accepts no liability for inclusion and/or use of
Draft — The document is a draft version only. The content is still under
Nexperia products in such equipment or applications and
internal review and subject to formal approval, which may result in
therefore such inclusion and/or use is at the customer’s own risk.
modifications or additions. Nexperia does not give any
representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these
information included herein and shall have no liability for the consequences of products are for illustrative purposes only. Nexperia makes no
use of such information. representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Short data sheet — A short data sheet is an extract from a full data sheet
with the same product type number(s) and title. A short data sheet is intended Customers are responsible for the design and operation of their applications
for quick reference only and should not be relied upon to contain detailed and and products using Nexperia products, and Nexperia
full information. For detailed and full information see the relevant full data accepts no liability for any assistance with applications or customer product
sheet, which is available on request via the local Nexperia sales design. It is customer’s sole responsibility to determine whether the Nexperia
office. In case of any inconsistency or conflict with the short data sheet, the product is suitable and fit for the customer’s applications and
full data sheet shall prevail. products planned, as well as for the planned application and use of
customer’s third party customer(s). Customers should provide appropriate
Product specification — The information and data provided in a Product design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associated with their
data sheet shall define the specification of the product as agreed between applications and products.
Nexperia and its customer, unless Nexperia and
customer have explicitly agreed otherwise in writing. In no event however, Nexperia does not accept any liability related to any default,
shall an agreement be valid in which the Nexperia product is damage, costs or problem which is based on any weakness or default in the
deemed to offer functions and qualities beyond those described in the customer’s applications or products, or the application or use by customer’s
Product data sheet. third party customer(s). Customer is responsible for doing all necessary
testing for the customer’s applications and products using Nexperia
products in order to avoid a default of the applications and
13.3 Disclaimers the products or of the application or use by customer’s third party
customer(s). Nexperia does not accept any liability in this respect.

Limited warranty and liability — Information in this document is believed to Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
be accurate and reliable. However, Nexperia does not give any the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) will cause permanent
representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and (proper)
completeness of such information and shall have no liability for the operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those given in
consequences of use of such information. the Recommended operating conditions section (if present) or the
Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or
In no event shall Nexperia be liable for any indirect, incidental,
repeated exposure to limiting values will permanently and irreversibly affect
punitive, special or consequential damages (including - without limitation - lost
the quality and reliability of the device.
profits, lost savings, business interruption, costs related to the removal or
replacement of any products or rework charges) whether or not such Terms and conditions of commercial sale — Nexperia
damages are based on tort (including negligence), warranty, breach of products are sold subject to the general terms and conditions of commercial
contract or any other legal theory. sale, as published at http://www.nexperia.com/profile/terms, unless otherwise
Notwithstanding any damages that customer might incur for any reason agreed in a valid written individual agreement. In case an individual
whatsoever, Nexperia’s aggregate and cumulative liability towards agreement is concluded only the terms and conditions of the respective
customer for the products described herein shall be limited in accordance agreement shall apply. Nexperia hereby expressly objects to
with the Terms and conditions of commercial sale of Nexperia. applying the customer’s general terms and conditions with regard to the
purchase of Nexperia products by customer.
Right to make changes — Nexperia reserves the right to make
changes to information published in this document, including without No offer to sell or license — Nothing in this document may be interpreted or
limitation specifications and product descriptions, at any time and without construed as an offer to sell products that is open for acceptance or the grant,
notice. This document supersedes and replaces all information supplied prior conveyance or implication of any license under any copyrights, patents or
to the publication hereof. other industrial or intellectual property rights.

Suitability for use — Nexperia products are not designed, Export control — This document as well as the item(s) described herein
authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in life support, life-critical or may be subject to export control regulations. Export might require a prior
safety-critical systems or equipment, nor in applications where failure or authorization from competent authorities.

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80 V, 1 A PNP medium power transistors

Quick reference data — The Quick reference data is an extract of the

product data given in the Limiting values and Characteristics sections of this
13.4 Trademarks
document, and as such is not complete, exhaustive or legally binding. Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

14. Contact information

For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com

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80 V, 1 A PNP medium power transistors

15. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.1 Quality information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Packing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
12 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13.3 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
14 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
15 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

© Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved

For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com
Date of release: 19 October 2011
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