# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, PNP, 12 V, 4.5 A, 1.58 W, E-Line, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/ZTX968/bipolar-bjt-single-transistor-pnp-12-v-45-a-158-w
**SKU**: ZTX968
**Manufacturer**: DIODES INC.
**Price**: €0.4050
**Stock**: 1000+
**Lead Time**: 78 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | Lead (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | ZTX Series |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 1.58W |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Transistor Polarity | PNP |
| Transition Frequency | 80MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | E-Line |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 200hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 200°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 4.5A |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 12V |

## Datasheet

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (at Tamb = 25°C) PARAMETER SYMBOL UNIT | CONDITIONS. Statica Forward Current hFE 300 450 Ic=-10mA,[onm » Vog=-1V*VCE= Transfer Ratio 300 | 450 Ic=-500MA, Veg=-1V* 200 | 300 Ic=-5A, Vop=-1V* 150 | 240 Ic=-10A, Vep=-1V* 50 Ic=-20A, Vop=-1V* Transition Frequency fr MHz | Ic=-100mA, Vcg=-10V f=50MHz 

PNP SILICON PLANAR MEDIUM POWER HIGH CURRENT TRANSISTOR ZTX968 ISSUE 2 - JUNE 94 FEATURES * 4.5 Amps continuous current | Upto 20 Amps peak current i * Very low saturation voltage * High gain * Spice model available c 

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (at Tamb = 25°C) PARAMETER SYMBOL UNIT | CONDITIONS. Statica Forward Current hFE 300 450 Ic=-10mA,[onm » Vog=-1V*VCE= Transfer Ratio 300 | 450 Ic=-500MA, Veg=-1V* 200 | 300 Ic=-5A, Vop=-1V* 150 | 240 Ic=-10A, Vep=-1V* 50 Ic=-20A, Vop=-1V* Transition Frequency fr MHz | Ic=-100mA, Vcg=-10V f=50MHz 

PNP SILICON PLANAR MEDIUM POWER HIGH CURRENT TRANSISTOR ZTX968 ISSUE 2 - JUNE 94 FEATURES * 4.5 Amps continuous current | Upto 20 Amps peak current i * Very low saturation voltage * High gain * Spice model available c 

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