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BC140, 141
NPN Medium Power Transistors
Features:
• NPN Silicon Power Switching Transistors. • Medium Power Amplifier and Switching Applications.
TO-39 Metal Can Package
Dimension A B C D E F G H J K L
Minimum Maximum
8.50 9.39
7.74 8.50
6.09 6.60
0.40 0.53
- 0.88
2.41 2.66
4.82 5.33
0.71 0.86
0.73 1.02
12.70
-
42° 48° Dimensions : Millimetres
Pin Configuration: 1. Emitter 2. Base 3. Collector
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BC140, 141
NPN Medium Power Transistors
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Description
Collector Emitter Voltage
Collector Base Voltage
Emitter Base Voltage
Collector Current - Continuous
Power Dissipation at Ta = 25ºC Derate Above 25ºC
Power Dissipation at Tc = 25ºC Derate Above 25ºC
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range
Symbol VCEO VCBO VEBO IC PD
PD
TJ, Tstg
BC140
BC141
40 60
80 100
7.0
1.0
0.8 4.57
4.0 22.73
-65 to +200
Thermal Characteristics
Junction to Ambient in Free Air Junction to Case
Rth(j-a) Rth(j-c)
219 44
Units V A W.