PNP BD242 – A – B – C

23/10/2012

COMSET SEMICONDUCTORS

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The BD242, A, B, C are the PNP transistors mounted in Jedec TO-220 plastic package.

They are the silicon epitaxial-base Power Transistors for use in medium power linear and

switching applications.

The NPN complements are BD241, A, B, C.

Compliance to RoHS.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Symbol

Ratings

Value

Unit

BD242

-45

V

BD242A

-60

BD242B

-80

BD242C

-100

BD242

-55

V

BD242A

-70

BD242B

-90

BD242C

-115

BD242

-5.0

V

BD242A

BD242B

BD242C

Collector Current

-3

A

-5

Base Current

-1

A

Power Dissipation

2

W

40

W

Junction Temperature

150

°C

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

Symbol

Ratings

Value

Unit

Thermal Resistance, Junction-ambient

62.5

°C/W

Thermal Resistance, Junction-case

3.13

°C/W