Continental Device India Limited An ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified Company BC237,238, A,B,C BC239, B,C NPN SILICON PLANAR EPITAXIAL TRANSISTORS TO-92 Plastic Package For Lead Free Parts, Device Part # will be Prefixed with "T" C BE Amplifier Transistors ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Ta=25ºC) DESCRIPTION Collector Emitter Voltage Collector Emitter Voltage Emitter Base Voltage Collector Current Continuous Power Dissipation at Ta=25ºC Derate Above 25ºC Power Dissipation at Tc=25ºC Derate Above 25ºC Operating And Storage Junction Temperature Range THERMAL RESISTANCE Junction to Ambient in free air Junction to Case SYMBOL VCEO VCES VEBO IC PD BC237 45 50 6.0 BC238 25 30 5.0 BC239 25 30 5.0 100 350 UNITS V V V mA mW 2.8 1.0 mW/ºC W 8.0 mW/ºC Tj, Tstg - 55 to +150 ºC Rth (j-a) Rth (j-c) 357 125 ºC/W ºC/W PD ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Ta=25ºC unless specified otherwise) DESCRIPTION Collector Emitter Voltage Emitter Base Voltage Collector Cut Off Current MAX UNITS SYMBOL VCEO TEST CONDITION IC=2mA, IB=0 MIN 45 25 V V VEBO BC237 BC238/BC239 IE=10µA, IC=0 BC237 BC238/BC239 6.0 5.0 V V ICES BC238/BC239 VCE=30V, VBE=0 15 nA BC237 VCE=50V, VBE=0 15 nA BC238/BC239 VCE=30V, VBE=0, Ta=125ºC 4.0 µA BC237 VCE=50V, VBE=0, Ta=125ºC 4.0 µA BC237_239Rev_1 201205E Continental Device India Limited Data Sheet Page 1 of 5 BC237,238, A,B,C BC239, B,C NPN SILICON PLANAR EPITAXIAL TRANSISTORS TO-92 Plastic Package C For Lead Free Parts, Device Part # will be Prefixed with "T" BE ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Ta=25ºC unless specified otherwise) DESCRIPTION DC Current Gain SYMBOL hFE TEST CONDITION IC=10µA, VCE=5V MIN A B C IC=2mA, VCE=5V BC237/238/239 A B C *IC=100mA, VCE=5V Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage UNITS TYP90 TYP150 TYP270 120 120 200 380 A B C IC=10mA, IB=0.5mA VCE (sat) MAX 800 220 460 800 TYP120 TYP180 TYP300 0.20 V 0.55 0.60 0.80 0.83 1.05 0.70 V V V V V MIN MAX UNITS *IC=100mA, IB=5mA Base Emitter Saturation Voltage VBE (sat) Base Emitter On Voltage VBE (on) BC237/239 BC238 IC=10mA, IB=0.5mA *IC=100mA, IB=5mA IC=2mA, VCE=5V SMALL SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION SYMBOL TEST CONDITION fT IC=0.5mA, VCE=3V, f=100MHz Transistors Frequency BC237 BC238 BC239 Collector Output Capacitance Emitter Input Capacitance Cob Cib Noise Figure NF IC=10mA, VCE=5V, f=100MHz VCB=10V, IE=0, f=1MHz VEB=0.5V, f=1MHz VCE=5V, IC=0.2mA, RS=2KΩ, f=1KHz, B=200Hz BC237/238 BC239 TYP100 TYP120 TYP140 MHz MHz MHz 4.5 TYP8 MHz pF pF 10 4.0 dB dB 150 *Pulse Test: Pulse Width < 300µ µ s, Duty Cycle < 2% BC237_239Rev_1 201205E Continental Device India Limited Data Sheet Page 2 of 5 BC237,238, A,B,C BC239, B,C TO-92 Plastic Package For Lead Free Parts, Device Part # will be Prefixed with "T" TO-92 Plastic Package A Uncontrolled DIM A 1 K 2 D 3 E Beyond 'L' Solderability Ensured L Dimension With 'L' B D SEC AA A A MIN. 4.32 4.45 3.18 0.41 MAX. 5.33 5.20 4.19 0.55 B C D 0.35 0.50 E F 5 DEG G 1.14 1.40 H 1.20 1.40 K 12.70 — L 1.982 2.082 M 1.03 1.20 All dimensions are in mm G F C 3 2 1 H M F Mold Parting Line PIN CONFIGURATION 1. EMITTER 2. BASE 3. COLLECTOR 3 2 1 The TO-92 Package , Tape and Ammo Pack drawings are correct as on the date of issue/revision of this Data Sheet. The currently valild dimensions and information, may please be confirmed from the TO-92 Drawing in the Packages and Packing Section of the Product Catalogue. Packing Details PACKAGE STANDARD PACK INNER CARTON BOX OUTER CARTON BOX Details Net Weight/Qty Size Qty Size Qty Gr Wt TO-92 Bulk 1K/polybag 200 gm/1K pcs 3" x 7.5" x 7.5" 5K 17" x 15" x 13.5" 80K 23 kgs TO-92 T&A 2K/ammo box 645 gm/2K pcs 12.5" x 8" x 1.8" 2K 17" x 15" x 13.5" 32K 12.5 kgs BC237_239Rev_1 201205E Continental Device India Limited Data Sheet Page 3 of 5 BC237,238, A,B,C BC239, B,C TO-92 Plastic Package For Lead Free Parts, Device Part # will be Prefixed with "T" Component Disposal Instructions 1. CDIL Semiconductor Devices are RoHS compliant, customers are requested to please dispose as per prevailing Environmental Legislation of their Country. 2. In Europe, please dispose as per EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). BC237_239Rev_1 201205E Continental Device India Limited Data Sheet Page 4 of 5 Customer Notes BC237,238, A,B,C BC239, B,C TO-92 Plastic Package For Lead Free Parts, Device Part # will be Prefixed with "T" Disclaimer The product information and the selection guides facilitate selection of the CDIL's Semiconductor Device(s) best suited for application in your product(s) as per your requirement. It is recommended that you completely review our Data Sheet(s) so as to confirm that the Device(s) meet functionality parameters for your application. The information furnished in the Data Sheet and on the CDIL Web Site/CD are believed to be accurate and reliable. CDIL however, does not assume responsibility for inaccuracies or incomplete information. 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Telephone + 91-11-2579 6150, 5141 1112 Fax + 91-11-2579 5290, 5141 1119 [email protected] www.cdilsemi.com BC237_239Rev_1 201205E Continental Device India Limited Data Sheet Page 5 of 5