2N3053 is a NPN metal case Power Transistor in TO-39 package. It can be used for switching and amplification purposes.
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.
2N3053 Pinout
2N3053 Pin Configuration
| Pin No | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
2N3053 Key Features
- Type Designator: 2N3053
- Material of Transistor: Si
- Polarity: NPN
- Maximum Collector Power Dissipation (Pc): 1 W
- Max. Operating Junction Temperature (Tj): 200 °C
- Collector Capacitance (Cc): 15 pF
- Package: TO5
Specification
| Ic (mA) | Pd (mW) | Vce (max) | Vcb | hfe | FT (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 5W | 1.4 | 60 | 250 | 100 |
2N3053 Equivalent/Alternate:
- 2N30,2N300,2N3000,2N3009,2N301,2N3010
Application
- Medium Current Switching
- Amplifier Circuits
You can download this datasheet for 2N3053 NPN Power Transistor from the link given below:
