# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, NPN, 140 V, 16 A, 150 W, TO-3, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2N3773../bipolar-bjt-single-transistor-npn-140-v-16-a-150-w
**SKU**: 2N3773..
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP PRO
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Transistors || Bipolar Transistors || Single Bipolar Junction Transistors - BJT
**Price**: €2.1400
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Power Dissipation | 150W |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe | 15hFE |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Transistor Polarity | NPN |
| Transistor Case Style | TO-3 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 15hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 200°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 16A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 140V |

## Datasheet

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## **Transistor NPN, TO-3** 

## **Description:** 

Complementary silicon power transistors. 

The power transistors designed for high power audio, disk head positions and other linear applications. These devices can also be used in power switching circuits such as relay or solenoid drivers. DC-DC converters or inverters. 

## **Features:** 

- Pb-free packages 

- High safe operating area (100% tested) 150W at 100V 

- Completely characterized for linear operation 

- High DC current gain and low saturation voltage 

- hfe = 15 (Min.) at 8A, 4V 

- Vce (sat) = 1.4V (Max.) at Ic = 8A, Ib = 0.8A 

- For low distortion complementary designs 

## **Maximum Ratings** (Note 1) 

|**Maximum Ratings**(Note 1)||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Rating**|**Symbol**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|Collector-Emitter Voltage|Vceo|140|V DC|
|Collector-Emitter Voltage|Vcex|160||
|Collector-Base Voltage|Vcbo|||
|Emitter-Base Voltage|Vebo|7||
|Collector Current<br>-Continuous<br>-Peak(Note 2)|Ic|16<br>30|A DC|
|Base Current<br>-Continuous<br>-Peak(Note 2)|Ib|4<br>15||
|Total Device Dissipation at Ta= 25°C Derate above 25°C|Pd|150<br>0.855|W<br>W/°C|
|Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range|Tj, Tstg|-65 to +200|°C|



Maximum ratings are those values beyond which device damage can occur. Maximum ratings applied to the device are individual stress limit values (not normal operating conditions) and are not valid simultaneously. If these limits are exceeded, device functional operation is not implied, damage may occur and reliability may be affected. 

1.  Indicates JEDEC registered data. 

2.  Pulse test: pulse width = 5μs, duty cycle ≤10%. 

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## **Transistor NPN, TO-3** 

## **Thermal Characteristics** 

|**Thermal Characteristics**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristics**|**Symbol**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case|RθJC|1.17|°C/W|



## **Electrical Characteristics (TC = 25°C unless otherwise noted)** 

|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**|**Min.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**OffCharacteristics**(Note 3)|||||
|Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (Note 4)<br>(lC= 0.2A DC, lB= 0)|IEO (sus)|140|-|V DC|
|Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage (Note 4)<br>(Ic= 0.1A DC, Veb (off)= 1.5 V DC, Rbe= 100Ω)|VCEX(sus)|160|-||
|Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage<br>(Ic= 0.2A DC, Rbe= 100Ω)|VCER(sus)|150|-||
|Collector Cut off Current (Note 4)<br>(VCE= 120V DC, IB= 0)|ICEO|-|10|mA DC|
|Collector Cut off Current (Note 4)<br>(VCE= 140V DC, VBE (off)= 1.5V DC)<br>(VCE= 140V DC, VBE(off) = 1.5V DC, TC= 150°C)|ICEX|-|2<br>10||
|Collector Cut off Current (Note 4)<br>(VCE= 140V DC, IB= 0)|ICBO|-|2||
|Emitter Cut off Current (Note 4)<br>(VEB= 5V DC IC= 0)|IEBO|-|5||
|**OnCharacteristic**(Note 3)|||||
|DC Current Gain<br>(lC= 8A DC, VCE= 4V DC) (Note 4)<br>(lC= 16A DC, VCE= 4V DC)|hfe|15<br>5|60|-|
|Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage<br>(lC= 8A DC, IB= 800mA DC) (Note 4)<br>(lC= 16A DC, IB= 3.2A DC)|Vce (sat)|-|1.4<br>4|V DC|
|Base-Emitter On Voltage (Note 4)<br>(lC= 8A DC, VCE= 4V DC)|Vbe (on)|-|2.2||
|**DynamicCharacteristics**|||||
|Magnitude of Common-Emitter<br>Small-Signal, Short-Circuit, Forward Current Transfer Ratio<br>(lC= 1A, f = 50kHz)||hfe||4|-|-|
|Small-Signal Current Gain (Note 4)<br>(lC= 1A DC, VCE= 4V DC, f = 1 kHz)|hfe|40|-|-|
|**Second Breakdown Characteristics**|||||
|Second Breakdown Collector Current with Base Forward Biased<br>t = 1s (non-repetitive), VCE= 100V|Is/b|1.5||A DC|



3. Pulse Test: Pulse Width = 300μs, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%. 

4. Indicates JEDEC Registered Data. 

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## **Transistor NPN, TO-3** 

There are two limitations on the power handling ability of a transistor: average junction temperature and second breakdown. Safe operating area curves indicate IC - VCE limits of the transistor that must be observed for reliable operation i.e., the transistor must not be subjected to greater dissipation than curves indicate. The data is based on TJ (PK) = 200°C; TC is variable depending on conditions. Second breakdown pulse limits are valid for duty cycles to 10% provided TJ (PK) < 200°C. At high case temperatures, thermal limitations will reduce the power that can be handled to values less than the limitations imposed by second breakdown. 

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## **Transistor NPN, TO-3** 

|**Dimensions**|**Min.**|**Max.**|
|---|---|---|
|A|1.55(39.37)Reference||
|B|-|1.05(26.67)|
|C|0.25(6.35)|0.335(8.51)|
|D|0.038(0.97)|0.043(1.09)|
|E|0.055(1.4)|0.07(1.77)|
|G|0.43(10.92)BSC||
|H|0.215(5.46)BSC||
|K|0.44(11.18)|0.48(12.19)|
|L|0.665(16.89)BSC||
|N|-|0.83(21.08)|
|Q|0.151(3.84)|0.165(4.19)|
|U|1.187(30.15)BSC||
|V|0.131(3.33)|0.188(4.77)|



Dimensions : Inches (Millimetres) 

## **Part Number Table** 

|**Description**|**Part Number**|
|---|---|
|Transistor, NPN, TO-3|2N3773|



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