
NTE52
Silicon NPN Transistor
High Voltage, High Speed Switch
Description:
The NTE52 is a silicon NPN transistor in a TO3 type package designed for high voltage, high–speed
power switching in inductive circuits where fall time is critical. This device is particularly suited for
line–operated switch–mode appliations.
Applications:
D Switching Regulators
D Motor Controls
D Inverters
D Solenoid and Relay Drivers
Features:
D Fast Turn–Off Times:
100ns Inductive Fall Time @ +25°C (Typ)
150ns Inductive Crossover Time @ +25°C (Typ)
400ns Inductive Storage Time @ +25°C (Typ)
D Operating Temperature Range: –65° to +200°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
Emitter–Base Voltage, V
Collector Current, I
C
CEO(sus)
CEV
EB
Continuous 5A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak (Note 1) 8A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base Current, I
B
Continuous 2A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak (Note 1) 4A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Device Dissipation (T
= +25°C), P
C
D
Derate Above 25°C 0.714W/°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Device Dissipation (T
Operating Junction Temperatur Range, T
Storage Temperatur Range, T
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case, R
= +100°C), P
C
stg
D
J
thJC
Maximum Lead temperature (During Soldering, 1/8” from case, 5sec), T
Note 1. Pulse test: Pulse Width = 5ms, Duty Cycle ≤ 10%.
450V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
750V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
125W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71.5W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
–65° to +200°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
–65° to +200°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
+275°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Charactetristics: (TC = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OFF Characteristics (Note 2)
Collector–Emitter Sustaining Voltage V
Collector Cutoff Current I
Emitter Cutoff Current I
CEO(sus)IC
CEV
I
CER
EBO
ON Characteristics (Note 2)
DC Current Gain h
Collector–Emitter Saturation Voltage V
Base–Emitter Saturation Voltage V
FE
CE(sat)IC
BE(sat)IC
Dynamic Characteristics
Output Capacitance C
ob
Switching Characteristics (Resistive Load)
Delay Time t
Rise Time t
Storage Time t
Fall Time t
d
r
s
f
Switching Characteristics (Inductive Load, Clamped)
Storage Time t
Crossover Time t
Fall Time t
Storage Time t
Crossover Time t
Fall Time t
sv
c
fi
sv
c
fi
= 100mA, IB = 0 450 – – V
V
= 750V, V
CEV
V
= 750V, V
CEV
= +100°C
T
C
V
= 750V, RBE = 50Ω, TC = +100°C – – 3.0 mA
CEV
= 1.5V – – 0.5 mA
BE(off)
= 1.5V,
BE(off)
VEB = 6V, IC = 0 – – 1.0 mA
VCE = 5V, IC = 3A 8 – –
= 3A, IB = 0.6A – – 1.0 V
IC = 3A, IB = 0.6A, TC = +100°C – – 2.0 V
IC = 5A, IB = 1A – – 3.0 V
= 3A, IB = 0.6A – – 1.5 V
IC = 3A, IB = 0.6A, TC = +100°C – – 1.5 V
VCB = 10V, IE = 0, f = 1kHz – – 250 pF
VCC = 250V, IC = 3A, IB1 = 0.4A,
V
= 5V, tp = 300µs,
BE(off)
Duty Cycle ≤ 2%
Duty Cycle ≤ 2%
IC = 3A pea k, V
V
= 5V
BE(off)
IC = 3A pea k, V
V
= 5V, TJ = +100°C
BE(off)
= 250V, IB1 = 0.4A,
clamp
= 250V, IB1 = 0.4A,
clamp
– – 2.5 mA
– 0.03 0.05 µs
– 0.10 1.40 µs
– 0.40 0.50 µs
– 0.175 0.500 µs
– 0.40 – µs
– 0.15 – µs
– 0.10 – µs
– 0.70 2.0 µs
– 0.28 0.50 µs
– 0.15 0.30 µs
Note 2. Pulse test: Pulse Width = 300µs, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%.