The BD179 is a silicon epitaxial planar NPN transistor in Jedec SOT-32 plastic package, designed for medium power linear and switching applications
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.
BD179 Pinout
BD179 Pin Configuration
| Pin No | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Base |
| 2 | Collector |
| 3 | Emitter |
BD179 Key Features
- DC Current Gain – hFE = 40 (Min) @ IC = 0.15 Ad
- DC Current Gain-
- : hFE= 40-250(Min)@ IC= 0.15A
- Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage –
- : VCEO(SUS)= 80V(Min)
- Type Designator: BD179
- Material of Transistor: Si
- Polarity: NPN
BD179 Specification
| Ic (mA) | Vce (max) | Vcb | hfe | @Ic | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 80 | 80 | 40-250 | 150 | 3 |
BD179 Equivalent/Alternate:
- BD115, BD130, BD131, BD132, BD135, BD180
Application
- General Purpose Switching
- Power Linear And Switching
You can download this datasheet for BD179 NPN Power Transistor from the link given below:
