
BD438
ActiveBIPOLAR (BJT) SINGLE TRANSISTOR, PNP, 45 V, 36 W, 4 A, 30 ROHS COMPLIANT: YES
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BD438
ActiveBIPOLAR (BJT) SINGLE TRANSISTOR, PNP, 45 V, 36 W, 4 A, 30 ROHS COMPLIANT: YES
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Technical Specifications
Parameters and characteristics for this part
| Specification | BD438 |
|---|---|
| Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) [Max] | 4 A |
| Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) [Max] | 100 µA |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce [Min] | 30 |
| Frequency - Transition | 3 MHz |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Operating Temperature | 150 °C |
| Package / Case | TO-225AA, TO-126-3 |
| Power - Max [Max] | 36 W |
| Supplier Device Package | SOT-32-3 |
| Transistor Type | PNP |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 0.6 V |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) [Max] | 45 V |
Pricing
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Description
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BD438 Series
The BD433, BD435, and BD437 are silicon epitaxial-base NPN power transistors in Jedec SOT-32 plastic package, intented for use in medium power linear and switching applications.
The BD433 is especially suitable for use in car-radio output stages.
The complementary PNP types are BD434, BD436, and BD438 respectively.
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