NTE27
Germanium PNP Transistor
High Current, High Gain Amp
Description:
The NTE27 is a PNP germanium power transistor designed for high current applications requiring
high–gain and low saturation voltages.
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
Collector–Base Voltage, V
Emitter–Base Voltage, V
CEO
CES
CB
EB
Continuous Collector Current, I
Total Device Dissipation (T
= +25°C), P
C
Derate Above 25°C 2W/°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
D
45V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
170W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Junction Temperature Range, T
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case, R
Electrical Characteristics:
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OFF Characteristics
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage V
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage V
Floating Potential V
Collector Cutoff Current I
Emitter Cutoff Current I
(TC = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
(BR)CEOIC
(BR)CESIC
CEX
I
CBO
EBO
J
Θ
JC
EBF
–65° to +110°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
–65° to +110°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+0.5°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
= 1A, IB = 0, Note 1 45 – – V
= 300mA, VBE = 0 60 – – V
VCB = 60V, IE = 0 – – 0.5 V
VCE = 45V, V
= +71°C
T
C
VCB =60V, IE = 0 – – 4 mA
VBE = 30V, IC = 0 – – 4 mA
VBE = 30V, IC = 0, TC = +71°C – – 15 mA
BE(off)
= 2V,
– – 15 mA
Electrical Characteristics (Cont’d): (TC = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
ON Characteristics
DC Current Gain h
Collector–Emitter Saturation Voltage V
Base–Emitter Saturation Voltage V
Small Signal Characteristics
Common–Emitter Cutoff Frequency f
CE(sat)IC
BE(sat)IC
FE
α
IC = 15A, VCE = 2V, Note 1 60 – 180
IC = 60A, VCE = 2V, Note 1 15 – –
= 15A, IB = 1A, Note 1 – – 0.15 V
IC = 60A, IB = 6A, Note 1 – – 0.3 V
= 15A, IB = 1A, Note 1 – – 0.6 V
IC = 60A, IB = 6A, Note 1 – – 1.0 V
IC = 15A, VCE = 2V 2 – – kHz
e
Note 1. To avoid excessive heating of the collector junction, perform test with pulse method.
.135 (3.45) Max
.350 (8.89)
.875 (22.2)
Dia Max
Seating
Plane
.215 (5.45)
.430
(10.92)
Emitter
.040 (1.02).312 (7.93) Min
1.187 (30.16)
.665
(16.9)
.156 (3.96) Dia
(2 Holes)
.188 (4.8) R Max
.525 (13.35) R Max
Collector/CaseBase