# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, NPN, 40 V, 2 A, 300 mW, SOT-23, Surface Mount

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**SKU**: PBSS4240T,215
**Manufacturer**: NEXPERIA
**Price**: €0.1610
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**Lead Time**: 373 days (indicative)

## Description

Transistor Polarity:NPN; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:40V; Transition Frequency ft:230MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:300mW; DC Collector Current:2A; DC Current Gain hFE:470hFE; Transistor Case S

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | MSL 1 - Unlimited |
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 300mW |
| Transistor Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Transistor Polarity | NPN |
| Transition Frequency | 230MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | SOT-23 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 470hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 2A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 40V |

## Datasheet

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## **DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS** 

## **DATA SHEET** 

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## **PBSS4240T** 40 V; 2 A NPN low VCEsat (BISS) transistor 

Supersedes data of 2001 Jul 13 

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**Philips Semiconductors** 

**PBSS4240T** 

## **40 V; 2 A NPN low VCEsat (BISS) transistor** 

## **FEATURES** 

- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage 

- High current capability 

- Improved device reliability due to reduced heat generation 

- Replacement for SOT89/SOT223 standard packaged transistors. 

## **QUICK REFERENCE DATA** 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**MAX.**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|
|VCEO|collector-emitter voltage|40|V|
|ICM|peak collector current|3|A|
|RCEsat|equivalent on-resistance|<200|mΩ|



## **PINNING** 

## **APPLICATIONS** 

- Supply line switching circuits 

- Battery management applications 

- DC/DC converter applications 

|**PINNING**||
|---|---|
|**PIN**|**DESCRIPTION**|
|1|base|
|2|emitter|
|3|collector|



- Strobe flash units 

- Heavy duty battery powered equipment (motor and lamp drivers). 

## **DESCRIPTION** 

NPN low VCEsat transistor in a SOT23 plastic package. PNP complement: PBSS5240T. 

## **MARKING** 

|**MARKING**||
|---|---|
|**TYPE NUMBER**|**MARKING CODE**(1)|
|PBSS4240T|ZE*|



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Fig.1  Simplified outline (SOT23) and symbol. 

## **Note** 

1. * = p: Made in Hong Kong. 

   - = t: Made in Malaysia. 

   - = W: Made in China. 

## **ORDERING INFORMATION** 

|**TYPE**<br>**NUMBER**|**PACKAGE**|**PACKAGE**|**PACKAGE**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**NAME**|**DESCRIPTION**|**VERSION**|
|PBSS4240T|−|plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads|SOT23|



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## PBSS4240T 

## **LIMITING VALUES** 

In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**MIN.**|**MAX.**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|VCBO|collector-base voltage|open emitter|−|40|V|
|VCEO|collector-emitter voltage|open base|−|40|V|
|VEBO|emitter-base voltage|open collector|−|5|V|
|IC|collector current (DC)||−|2|A|
|ICM|peak collector current||−|3|A|
|IBM|peak base current||−|300|mA|
|Ptot|total power dissipation|Tamb≤25°C; note 1|−|300|mW|
|||Tamb≤25°C; note 2|−|480|mW|
|Tstg|storage temperature||−65|+150|°C|
|Tj|junction temperature||−|150|°C|
|Tamb|operating ambient temperature||−65|+150|°C|



## **Notes** 

1. Device mounted on a printed-circuit board, single sided copper, tinplated and standard footprint. 

2. Device mounted on a printed-circuit board, single sided copper, tinplated and mounting pad for collector 1 cm[2] . 

## **THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS** 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**VALUE**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Rth(j-a)|thermal resistance from junction to<br>ambient|in free air; note 1|417|K/W|
|||in free air; note 2|260|K/W|



## **Notes** 

1. Device mounted on a printed-circuit board, single sided copper, tinplated and standard footprint. 

2. Device mounted on a printed-circuit board, single sided copper, tinplated and mounting pad for collector 1 cm[2] . 

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## **CHARACTERISTICS** 

Tamb = 25 ° 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**MIN.**|**TYP.**|**MAX.**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|ICBO|collector-base cut-off current|IE= 0; VCB= 30 V|−|−|100|nA|
|||IE= 0; VCB= 30 V; Tj= 150°C|−|−|50|µA|
|IEBO|emitter-base cut-off current|IC= 0; VEB= 4 V|−|−|100|nA|
|hFE|DC current gain|IC= 100 mA; VCE= 2 V|350|470|−||
|||IC= 500 mA; VCE= 2 V|300|450|−||
|||IC= 1 A; VCE= 2 V|300|420|−||
|||IC= 2 A; VCE= 2 V|150|250|−||
|VCEsat|collector-emitter saturation<br>voltage|IC= 100 mA; IB= 1 mA|−|45|70|mV|
|||IC= 500 mA; IB= 50 mA|−|70|100|mV|
|||IC= 750 mA; IB= 15 mA|−|120|180|mV|
|||IC= 1 A; IB= 50 mA; note 1|−|130|180|mV|
|||IC= 2 A; IB= 200 mA; note 1|−|240|320|mV|
|RCEsat|equivalent on-resistance|IC= 500 mA; IB= 50 mA; note 1|−|140|<200|mΩ|
|VBEsat|base-emitter saturation<br>voltage|IC= 2 A; IB= 200 mA; note 1|−|−|1.1|V|
|VBEon|base-emitter turn on voltage|IC= 100 mA; VCE= 2 V|−|−|0.75|V|
|Cc|collector capacitance|IE= Ie= 0; VCB= 10 V; f = 1 MHz|−|15|20|pF|
|fT|transition frequency|IC= 100 mA; VCE= 10 V; f = 100 MHz|100|230|−|MHz|



## **Note** 

1. Pulse test: tp ≤ 300 µs; δ ≤ 0.02. 

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## **PACKAGE OUTLINE** 

## **Plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads** 

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## **DATA SHEET STATUS** 

|**LEVEL**|**DATA SHEET**<br>**STATUS**(1)|**PRODUCT**<br>**STATUS**(2)(3)|**DEFINITION**|
|---|---|---|---|
|I|Objective data|Development|This data sheet contains data from the objective specifcation for product<br>development. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the<br>specifcation in any manner without notice.|
|II|Preliminary data|Qualifcation|This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specifcation.<br>Supplementary data will be published at a later date. Philips<br>Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specifcation without<br>notice, in order to improve the design and supply the best possible<br>product.|
|III|Product data|Production|This data sheet contains data from the product specifcation. Philips<br>Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any time in order<br>to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Relevant changes will<br>be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notifcation<br>(CPCN).|



## **Notes** 

1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design. 

2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com. 

3. For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status. 

## **DEFINITIONS** 

**Short-form specification**  The data in a short-form specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook. 

**Limiting values definition**  Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability. 

**Application information**  Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. 

## **DISCLAIMERS** 

**Life support applications**  These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any damages resulting from such application. 

**Right to make changes**  Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes in the products - including circuits, standard cells, and/or software - described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or performance. When the product is in full production (status ‘Production’), relevant changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification (CPCN). Philips Semiconductors assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of any of these products, conveys no licence or title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. 

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## **Philips Semiconductors – a worldwide company** 

## **Contact information** 

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Printed in The Netherlands 

R75/02/pp7 Date of release: 2004 Jan 09 Document order number: 9397 750 12435 



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