2N5881 NPN Power Transistor – Datasheet

2N5881 NPN Power Transistor With TO-3 package Low collector saturation voltage Complement to type 2N5879 2N5880.

What is Power Transistor?

Transistors are three-terminal semiconductor electronic devices that can be used as switches or amplifiers. They can be of NPN or PNP polarity, and many different types are available with different power and switching speed ratings. If a transistor designed to these concepts can handle more than 1 A of collector current, it is generally considered to be a power transistor. Such transistors must have low output resistance to deliver large load currents, and good junction insulation to resist high voltages. They must also dissipate heat very quickly to avoid overheating.

2N5881 Pinout

2N5881 Pin Configuration

Pin No	Pin Name
1	Base
2	Emitter
3	Collector

2N5881 Key Features

• Low Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage -VCE(SAT)=1.0 V (Max) @ Ic= 7.0A
• Excellent DC Current Gain -hFE = 20 – 100 @ Ic = 6.0A
• Type Designator: 2N5881
• Material of Transistor: Si
• Polarity: NPN
• Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb|: 5 V
• Package: TO3

Specification

Ic (mA)	Pd (mW)	Vce (max)	Vcb	hfe	@ Ic	FT (MHz)
15	160	60	60	20-100	6000	4.0

2N5881 Equivalent/Alternate:

• 2N50, 2N500, 2N5000, 2N5000SM, 2N5001, 2N5879

Application

• Power Amplifier
• Switching Application

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