# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, General Purpose, NPN, 100 V, 6 A, 65 W, TO-220, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BD243C/bipolar-bjt-single-transistor-general-purpose-npn
**SKU**: BD243C
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP PRO
**Price**: €0.1840
**Stock**: 1000+
**Lead Time**: 127 days (indicative)

## Description

Transistor Polarity:NPN; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:100V; Transition Frequency ft:3MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:65W; DC Collector Current:6A; DC Current Gain hFE:15hFE; Transistor

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | - |
| Svhc | Lead (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | Multicomp Pro Bipolar NPN Transistors |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 65W |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Transistor Polarity | NPN |
| Transition Frequency | 3MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | TO-220 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 15hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 6A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 100V |

## Datasheet

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## **High Power Bipolar Transistor** 

**Pin Configuration:** 

1. Base 

2. Collector 

3. Emitter 

## **Feature:** 

4. Collector 

- NPN plastic power transistors 

- General purpose amplifier and switching applications 

## **Absolute Maximum Ratings:** 

|**Absolute Maximum Ratings:**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**||**BD243C**|**Unit**|
|Collector-Base Voltage (Open Emitter)|VCBO|Max.|100|V|
|Collector Emitter Voltage (Open Base)|VCEO||||
|Collector Current|IC||6|A|
|Total Power Dissipation upto TC= 25°C|Ptot||65|W|
|Junction Temperature|Tj||150|°C|
|Collector Current Saturation Voltage<br>IC= 6A, IB= 1A|VCE (Sat)||1.5|V|
|DC Current Gain<br>IC= 0.3A; VCE= 4V|hFE|Min.|30||



## **Ratings (at Ta = 25°C unless otherwise specified) Limiting Values** 

|Collector-Base Voltage (Open Emitter)|VCBO|Max.|100|V|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Collector Emitter Voltage (Open Base)|VCEO||||
|Emitter-Base Voltage (Open Collector)|VEBO||5||
|Collector Current|IC||6|A|
|Collector Current (Peak)|||10||
|Base Current|IB||2||
|Total Power Dissipation upto TC= 25°C|Ptot||65|W|
|Junction Temperature|Tj||150|°C|
|Storage Temperature|Tstg||-65 to +150||



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## **High Power Bipolar Transistor** 

## **Absolute Maximum Ratings:** 

|**Absolute Maximum Ratings:**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Characteristic**|**Symbol**||**BD243C**|**Unit**|
|**Thermal Resistance**|||||
|From Junction to Case|Rth(j-c)|-|1.92|°C/W|
|**Characteristics Ta = 25°C unless otherwise specifed**|||||
|Collector Cut off Current<br>IB= 0; VCE= 60V<br>VBE= 0; VCE= VCEO|ICEO<br>ICES|Max.|0.7<br>0.4|mA|
|Emitter Cut off Current<br>IC= 0; VEB= 5V|IEBO||1||
|Breakdown Voltages<br>IC= 30mA; IB= 0<br>IC= 1mA; IE= 0<br>IE= 1mA; IC= 0|VCEO (Sus)*<br>VCBO<br>VEBO|Min.|100<br>100<br>5|V|
|Saturation Voltage<br>IC= 6A; IB= 1A|VCE (sat)*|Max.|1.5||
|Base Emitter On Voltage<br>IC= 6A; VCE= 4V|VBE (on)*||2||
|DC Current Gain<br>IC= 0.3A; VCE= 4V<br>IC= 3A; VCE= 4V|hFE*|Min.|30<br>15|-|
|Small Signal Current Gain<br>IC= 0.5A; VCE= 10V; f = 1kHz|hfe||20||
|Transition Frequency<br>IC= 0.5A; VCE= 10V; f = 1MHz|fT (1)||3|MHz|



* Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤300μs; Duty Cycle ≤2%. 

(1) fT = |hfe| • ftest 

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## **High Power Bipolar Transistor** 

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3. Emitter 

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|**Dimensions**|**Min.**|**Max.**|
|---|---|---|
|A|14.42|16.51|
|B|9.63|10.67|
|C|3.56|4.83|
|D|-|0.9|
|E|1.15|1.4|
|F|3.75|3.88|
|G|2.29|2.79|
|H|2.54|3.43|
|J|-|0.56|
|K|12.7|14.73|
|L|2.8|4.07|
|M|2.03|2.92|
|N|-|31.24|
|O|7°||



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## **Part Number Table** 

|**Part Number Table**||
|---|---|
|**Description**|**Part Number**|
|Transistor, NPN, TO-220|BD243C|



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