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.
2N3055 Pinout
2N3055 Pin Configuration
| Pin No | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Base |
| 2 | Emitter |
| 3 | Collector |
2N3055 Key Features
- DC Current Gain — hFE = 20–70 @ IC = 4 Adc
- Collector–Emitter Saturation Voltage — VCE(sat) = 1.1 Vdc (Max) @ IC = 4 Adc
- Excellent Safe Operating Area
Specification
| Ic (mA) | Pd (mW) | Vce (max) | Vcb | hfe | @ Ic | FT (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 115 | 60 | 100 | 15-120 | 1000 | 2.5 |
2N3055 Equivalent/Alternate:
- 2N30,2N300,2N3000,2N3009,2N301,2N3010,2N2955
Application
- General purpose switching
- Amplifier applications
You can download this datasheet for 2N3055 NPN Power Transistor from the link given below:
