2N6488 NPN Power Transistor – Datasheet

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The 2N6487 and 2N6488 are silicon epitaxial-base NPN transistors in Jedec TO-220 plastic package. They are intended for use in power linear and low
frequency switching applications.

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.

2N6488 Pinout

2N6488 Pin Configuration

Pin NoPin Name
1Base
2Collector
3Emitter

2N6488 Key Features

  • DC Current Gain Specified to 15 Amperes —
    • hFE = 20–150 @ IC = 5.0 Adc
    • hFE = 5.0 (Min) @ IC = 15 Adc
  • Collector–Emitter Sustaining Voltage —
    • VCEO(sus) = 80 Vdc (Min) – 2N6488
  • High Current Gain — Bandwidth Product
    • fT = 5.0 MHz (Min) @ IC = 1.0 Adc
  • TO–220AB Compact Package
  • Type Designator: 2N6488
  • Material of Transistor: Si
  • Polarity: NPN

Specification

Ic (mA)Pd (mW)Vce (max)Vcb hfe@IcFT (MHz)
1575809020-15050005

2N6488 Equivalent/Alternate:

  • 2N60, 2N600, 2N6000, 2N6001, 2N6002, 2N6491

Application

  • power linear
  • low frequency switching

You can download this datasheet for 2N6488 NPN Power Transistor from the link given below: