Ordering number:EN2926A PNP Epitaxial Planar Silicon Transistor 2SA1641 High-Current Switching Applications Features · Adoption of FBET, MBIT processes. · Low saturation voltage. · Fast switching speed. · Large current capacity. · Small and slim package making it easy to make 2SA1641-used set smaller. Package Dimensions unit:mm 2045B [2SA1641] 1 : Base 2 : Collector 3 : Emitter 4 : Collector SANYO : TP unit:mm 2044B [2SA1641] 1 : Base 2 : Collector 3 : Emitter 4 : Collector SANYO : TP-FA Any and all SANYO products described or contained herein do not have specifications that can handle applications that require extremely high levels of reliability, such as life-support systems, aircraft’s control systems, or other applications whose failure can be reasonably expected to result in serious physical and/or material damage. Consult with your SANYO representative nearest you before using any SANYO products described or contained herein in such applications. SANYO assumes no responsibility for equipment failures that result from using products at values that exceed, even momentarily, rated values (such as maximum ratings, operating condition ranges,or other parameters) listed in products specifications of any and all SANYO products described or contained herein. SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd. Semiconductor Bussiness Headquaters TOKYO OFFICE Tokyo Bldg., 1-10, 1 Chome, Ueno, Taito-ku, TOKYO, 110-8534 JAPAN 82098HA (KT)/8219MO/4049MO, TS No.2926-1/4 2SA1641 Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25˚C Parameter Symbol Collector-to-Base Voltage Conditions Ratings Unit VCBO VCEO –25 V –20 V VEBO IC –5 V –8 A ICP –12 A Base Current IB –1.5 A Collector Dissipation PC 1 W Junction Temperature Tj Storage Temperature Tstg Collector-to-Emitter Voltage Emitter-to-Base Voltage Collector Current Colletor Current (Pulse) Tc=25˚C 15 W 150 ˚C ˚C –55 to +150 Electrical Characteristics at Ta = 25˚C Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings min typ max Unit Collector Cutoff Current ICBO VCB=–20V, IE=0 –1 µA Emitter Cutoff Current IEBO VEB=–4V, IC=0 –1 µA DC Current Gain hFE1 VCE=–2V, IC=–500mA hFE2 VCE=–2V, IC=–6A Gain-Bandwidth Product fT Collector-to-Emitter Saturation Voltage Base-to-Emitter Saturation Voltage Collector Output Capacitance Collector-to-Base Breakdown Voltage Emitter-to-Base Breakdown Voltage 200 MHz VCE(sat) VBE(sat) IC=–5A, IB=–250mA –220 –400 IC=–5A, IB=–250mA –1 –1.3 Cob VCB=–10V, f=1MHz 85 Turn-ON Time V(BR)EBO ton IE=–10µA, IC=0 See specified Test Circuit Storage Time tstg tf Fall Time 400* 60 VCE=–2V, IC=–500mA V(BR)CBO IC=–10µA, IE=0 V(BR)CEO IC=–1mA, RBE=∞ Collector-to-Emitter Breakdown Voltage 100* mV V pF –25 V –20 V –5 V 30 300 ns See specified Test Circuit 200 800 ns See specified Test Circuit 15 150 ns * : The 2SA1641 is classified by 500mA hFE as follows : 100 R 200 140 S 280 200 T 400 Switching Time Test Circuit 20IB1=–20IB2=IC=–5A Unit (resisitance : Ω, capacitance : F) No.2926-2/4 2SA1641 No.2926-3/4 2SA1641 Specifications of any and all SANYO products described or contained herein stipulate the performance, characteristics, and functions of the described products in the independent state, and are not guarantees of the performance, characteristics, and functions of the described products as mounted in the customer’s products or equipment. 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Information (including circuit diagrams and circuit parameters) herein is for example only ; it is not guaranteed for volume production. SANYO believes information herein is accurate and reliable, but no guarantees are made or implied regarding its use or any infringements of intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties. This catalog provides information as of August, 1998. Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice. PS No.2926-4/4