# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, NPN, 400 V, 15 A, 175 W, TO-3, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2N6678/bipolar-bjt-single-transistor-npn-400-v-15-a-175-w
**SKU**: 2N6678
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP PRO
**Price**: €19.9400
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

Transistor Polarity:NPN; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:400V; Transition Frequency ft:3MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:175W; DC Collector Current:15A; DC Current Gain hFE:8hFE; Transistor Case Style:TO-3; No. o

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | - |
| Svhc | No SVHC (23-Jan-2024) |
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 175W |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Transistor Polarity | NPN |
| Transition Frequency | 3MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | TO-3 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 8hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 200°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 15A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 400V |

## Datasheet

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## **Bipolar Transistor** 

## **Description:** 

This NPN transistor in a TO–3 package is designed for high voltage switching applications. 

## **Applications:** 

- Off Line Power Supplies 

- Converter Circuits 

- Pulse Width Modulated Regulators Specification Feature: 

- High Voltage Capability 

- Fast Switching Speeds 

- Low Saturation Voltage 

## **Absolute maximum Ratings:** 

Collector-Emitter Voltage, Vceo : 400V Collector-Emitter Voltage, Vcex : 450V Collector-Emitter Voltage, Vcev : 650V Emitter-Base Voltage, veb : 8V Collector Current, Continuous Ic : 15A Base Current Peak, Icm : 20A Total Device Dissipation (Tc = +25°C), Pd : 175W Derate Above 25°C : 1.0W/°C Operating Junction Temperature Range, Tj : -65°C to +200°C Storage Temperature Range, Tstg : -65°C to +200°C Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case, Rthjc : 1.0°C/W Maximum Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 1/8” from case, 5sec), Tl : +275°C 

## **Electrical Characteristics: (Ta = +25** º **C Unless otherwise specified)** 

|**Electrical Characteristics: (Ta = +25**<br>**Parameter**<br>**OFF Characteristics**<br>~~a~~|**Electrical Characteristics: (Ta = +25**<br>**Parameter**<br>**OFF Characteristics**<br>~~a~~|**Electrical Characteristics: (Ta = +25**|**Electrical Characteristics: (Ta = +25C Unless otherwise specified)**<br>**Symbol**|**C Unless otherwise specified)**<br>**Test Conditions**|**Min**|**Max**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||Collector-Emitter SustainingVoltage||Vceo (sus)|Ic= 200mA, Ib= 0|400|-|V|
||Collector Cut-off Current||Icev|Vce= 650V, Veb(off)= -1.5V|-|0.1||
|||||Vce= 650V, Veb (off)= 1.5V, Tc= +100°C|-|1.0|mA|
||Emitter Cut-off Current||Iebo|Veb= 8V, Ic= 0|-|2.0||
|**ON Characteristics (Note 1)**||||||||
||DC Current Gain||hfe|Ic= 15A, Vce= 3V|8|-|-|
||Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage||Vce(sat)|Ic= 15A, Ib= 3A|-|1.5|V|
||Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage||Vbe(sat)|Ic= 15A, Vce= 3A||1.5||
|**Dynamic Characteristics**||||||||
||Current Gain-Bandwidth Product||fT|Vce= 20V, Ic= 20mA, f = 100MHz|3|-|MHz|
||Output Capacitance||Cob|Vcb= 10V, Ie= 0, f = 1MHz|-|500|pF|



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## **Bipolar Transistor** 

## **Switching Characteristics** 

|DelayTime|td|Vcc= 200V, Ic= 15A, Ib1= Ib2  =3A<br>Duty Cycle<=  2%<br>Vbb= 6V, Rl= 13.5Ω|-<br>-<br>-<br>-|0.2|µs|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Rise Time|tr|||0.6||
|Storage Time|ts|||2.5||
|Fall Time|tf|||0.6||



Notes: 1. Pulse Test: Pulse Width 300µs, Duty Cycle[<] =  2%. 

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|**Dim**<br>|**Min**<br>|**Max**<br>|
|---|---|---|
|A|38.75|39.96|
|B<br>|19.28<br>|22.23<br>|
|C<br>D|7.96<br>11.18|9.28<br>12.19|
|E|25.2|26.67|
|F|0.92|1.09|
|G|1.38|1.62|
|H|29.9|30.4|
|I|16.64|17.3|
|J|3.88|4.36|
|K|10.67|11.18|



Dimensions : Millimetres 

## **Part Number Table** 

|**Part Number Table**||
|---|---|
|**Description**|**Part Number**|
|Transistor, Bipolar, Metal, TO-3, NPN|2N6678|



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