The BD237 is silicon epitaxial-base NPN power transistors in Jedec SOT-32 plastic package inteded for use in 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.
BD237 Pinout
BD237 Pin Configuration
| Pin No | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Collector |
| 3 | Base |
BD237 Key Features
- High collector-emitter breakdown voltage
- DC Current Gain- : hFE= 40(Min)@ IC= 0.15A
- Type Designator: BD237
- Material of Transistor: Si
- Polarity: NPN
- Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb|: 5 V
BD237 Specification
| Ic (mA) | Vce (max) | Vcb | hfe | @Ic | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 80 | 100 | 40 | 150 | 3 |
BD237 Equivalent/Alternate:
- BD201, BD202, BD203, BD204, BD238
Application
- Medium Power Linear switching
- General Purpose
- Audio
You can download this datasheet for BD237 NPN Power Transistor from the link given below:
