
DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
DATA SH EET
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M3D186
BC635; BC637; BC639
NPN medium power transistors
Product specification
Supersedes data of 1999 Apr 23
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Philips Semiconductors Product specification
NPN medium power transistors BC635; BC637; BC639
FEATURES
• High current (max. 1 A)
• Low voltage (max. 80 V).
PINNING
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 base
2 collector
APPLICATIONS
3 emitter
• Driver stages of audio/video amplifiers.
DESCRIPTION
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NPN transistor in a TO-92; SOT54 plastic package.
PNP complements: BC636, BC638 and BC640.
1
2
3
MAM259
2
1
3
Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-92; SOT54)
and symbol.
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
V
CBO
collector-base voltage open emitter
BC635 − 45 V
BC637 − 60 V
BC639 − 100 V
V
CEO
collector-emitter voltage open base
BC635 − 45 V
BC637 − 60 V
BC639 − 80 V
V
EBO
I
C
I
CM
I
BM
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
T
amb
emitter-base voltage open collector − 5V
collector current (DC) − 1A
peak collector current − 1.5 A
peak base current − 200 mA
total power dissipation T
≤ 25 °C − 0.83 W
amb
storage temperature −65 +150 °C
junction temperature − 150 °C
operating ambient temperature −65 +150 °C
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS VALUE UNIT
R
th j-a
Note
1. Transistor mounted on an FR4 printed-circuit board.
CHARACTERISTICS
T
=25°C unless otherwise specified.
j
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
I
CBO
I
EBO
h
FE
V
CEsat
V
BE
f
T
h
FE1
----------h
FE2
thermal resistance from junction to ambient note 1 150 K/W
collector cut-off current IE= 0; VCB=30V − 100 nA
I
= 0; VCB=30V; Tj= 150 °C − 10 µA
E
emitter cut-off current IC= 0; VEB=5V − 100 nA
DC current gain VCE= 2 V; see Fig.2
I
= 5 mA 63 −
C
I
= 150 mA 63 250
C
I
= 500 mA 40 −
C
DC current gain I
= 150 mA; VCE= 2 V; see Fig.2
C
BC639-10 63 160
BC635-16; BC637-16; BC639-16 100 250
collector-emitter saturation voltage IC= 500 mA; IB=50mA − 500 mV
base-emitter voltage IC= 500 mA; VCE=2V − 1V
transition frequency IC= 50 mA; VCE= 5 V; f = 100 MHz 100 − MHz
DC current gain ratio of the
I
= 150 mA; VCE =2V − 1.6
C
complementary pairs
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handbook, full pagewidth
h
FE
120
80
40
0
−1
10
VCE = 2 V
1
10 10
Fig.2 DC current gain; typical values.
MBH729
2
10
IC (mA)
3
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Plastic single-ended leaded (through hole) package; 3 leads SOT54
c
E
d
A L
1
D
2
3
b
1
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
Note
1. Terminal dimensions within this zone are uncontrolled to allow for flow of plastic and terminal irregularities.
A
5.2
mm
5.0
OUTLINE
VERSION
SOT54 TO-92 SC-43
b
0.48
0.40
b
c
D
d
1
0.66
0.45
0.40
4.8
4.4
0.56
IEC JEDEC EIAJ
E
1.7
4.2
1.4
3.6
REFERENCES
2.54
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e
1
1.27
L
14.5
12.7
L
1
(1)
L
1
2.5
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
b
e
1
e
ISSUE DATE
97-02-28
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DATA SHEET STATUS
PRODUCT
DATA SHEET STATUS
Objective data Development This data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product
Preliminary data Qualification This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product data Production This data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips
(1)
STATUS
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DEFINITIONS
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Notes
1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was
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DEFINITIONS
Short-form specification The data in a short-form
specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the
same type number and title. For detailed information see
the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Limiting valuesdefinition Limiting values given are in
accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System
(IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting
values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device
atthese or at anyotherconditions above those giveninthe
Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied.
Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Application information Applications that are
described herein for any of these products are for
illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make
norepresentationor warranty that such applications willbe
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification.
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NOTES
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