2N3859A
2N3859A
NPN General Purpose Amplifier
• This device designed for use as general purpose amplifier and
switches requiring collector currents to 300mA.
• Sourced from Process 10.
• See PN100 for characteristics.
1
TO-92
1. Emitter 2. Collector 3. Base
NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
T
a
=25°C unless otherwise noted
Symbol
V
CEO
V
CBO
V
EBO
I
C
T
J
, T
ST
Collector-Emitter Voltage
Collector-Base Voltage
Emitter-Base Voltage
Collector Current
- Continuous
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range
Parameter
Value
60
60
6.0
500
-55 ~ +150
Units
V
V
V
mA
°C
* These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired.
NOTES:
1) These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150 degrees C.
2) These are steady state limits. The factory should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or low duty cycle operations.
Electrical Characteristics
T
a
=25°C unless otherwise noted
Symbol
Off Characteristics
BV
(BR)CEO
BV
(BR)CBO
BV
(BR)EBO
I
CBO
I
EBO
h
FE
Parameter
Test Condition
I
C
= 1.0mA, I
B
= 0
I
C
= 100µA, I
E
= 0
I
E
= 100µA, I
C
= 0
V
CB
= 18V, I
E
= 0
V
EB
= 4.0V, I
C
= 0
V
CE
= 1.0V, I
C
= 1.0mA
V
CE
= 1.0V, I
C
= 1.0mA
V
CB
= 10V, f = 1.0MHz
I
C
= 2.0mA, V
CE
= 10V
V
CE
= 10V, I
C
= 2.0mA
f = 31.9MHz
90
75
100
Min.
60
60
6.0
0.5
0.5
Typ.
Max.
Units
V
V
V
µA
µA
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage
Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage
Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage
Collector Cut-off Current
Emitter Cut-off Current
DC Current Gain
On Characteristics *
200
4
250
150
pF
MHz
pS
Small Signal Characteristics
C
ob
f
T
rb’C
c
Current Gain Bandwidth Product
Output Capacitance
Collector-Base Time Constant
* Pulse Test: Pulse
≤
300µs, Duty Cycle
≤
2.0%
Thermal Characteristics
T
A
=25°C unless otherwise noted
Symbol
P
D
R
θJC
R
θJA
Parameter
Total Device Dissipation
Derate above 25°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
Max.
625
5.0
83.3
200
Units
mW
mW/°C
°C/W
°C/W
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