FAIRCHILD TN6725A=92PU45A

TN6725A
CB
TO-226
E
NPN Darlington Transistor
This device is designed for applications requiring extremely high current gain at collector currents to 1A. Sourced
from Process 05. See MPSA14 for characteristics.
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Value
Units
VCES
Collector-Emitter Voltage
50
V
VCBO
Collector-Base Voltage
60
V
VEBO
Emitter-Base Voltage
12
V
IC
Collector Current - Continuous
1.2
A
TJ, Tstg
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range
-55 to +150
°C
*These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired.
NOTES:
1) These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150°C.
2) These are steady state limits. The factory should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or low duty cycle operations.
Thermal Characteristics
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Max
Characteristic
Symbol
Units
TN6725A
PD
Total Device Dissipation
Derate above 25°C
1
8
W
mW/°C
RθJC
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
50
°C/W
RθJA
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
125
°C/W
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TN6725A, Rev A
TN6725A
Discrete Power & Signal
Technologies
(continued)
Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Max
Units
OFF CHARACTERISTICS
BVCES
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage
IC = 1 mA
50
V
BVCBO
Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage
IC = 100 µA
60
V
BVEBO
Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage
IE = 10 µA
12
V
ICBO
Collector Cutoff Current
VCB = 40 V
100
nA
IEBO
Emitter Cutoff Current
VEB = 10 V
100
nA
ON CHARACTERISTICS*
hFE
DC Current Gain
IC = 200 mA, VCE = 5 V
IC = 500 mA, VCE = 5 V
IC = 1A, VCE = 5 V
VCE(sat)
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
25,000
15,000
4000 40,000
IC = 200 mA, IB = 2 mA
IC = 1 A, IB = 2 mA
-
1.0
1.5
V
VBE(sat)
Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage
IC = 1 A, IB = 2 mA
2
V
VBE(on)
Base-Emitter On Voltage
IC = 1 A, VCE = 5.0 V
2
V
10
pF
10
-
SMALL SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ccb
Output Capacitance
VCB = 10 V, IE = 0, f = 1MHz
hfe
Small Signal Current Gain
IC = 200 mA,VCE = 5 V, f=100MHz
1
*Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 300 µs, Duty Cycle ≤ 1.0%
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TN6725A, Rev A
TN6725A
NPN Darlington Transistor
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