BCP56 — NPN General-Pu rpose Amplifier
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BCP56 Rev. 1.2
February 2015
BCP56
NPN General-Purpose Amplifier
Ordering Information
Absolute Maximum Ratings(1),(2)
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera-
ble above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addi-
tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Notes:
1. These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150°C.
2. These are steady-state limits. Fairchild Semiconductor should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or
low-duty-cycle operations.
Part Number Marking Package Packing Method
BCP56 BCP56 SOT-223 4L Tape and Reel
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VCEO Collector-Emitter Voltage 80 V
VCBO Collector-Base Voltage 100 V
VEBO Emitter-Base Voltage 5 V
ICCollector Current - Continuous 1.2 A
TJ, TSTG Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range -55 to +150 °C
Description
These devices are designed for general-purpose
medium power amplifiers and switches requiring collec-
tor currents to 1 A. Sourced from process 39.
SOT-223
1. Base 2.4. Collector 3. Emitter
1
2
4
3
BCP56 — NPN General-Pu rpose Amplifier
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BCP56 Rev. 1.2 2
Thermal Characteristics(3)
Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Note:
3. Device is mounted on FR-4 PCB 36 mm X 18 mm X 1.5 mm; mounting pad for the collector lead minimum 6 cm2.
Electrical Characteristics
Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Note:
4. Pulse test: pulse width 300 μs, duty cycle 2.0%
Symbol Parameter Max. Unit
PD
Total Power Dissipation 1 W
Derate Above 25°C 8 mW/°C
RθJA Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient 125 °C/W
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Unit
BVCEO Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage IC = 10 mA, IB = 0 80 V
BVCBO Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage IC = 100 μA, IE = 0 100 V
BVEBO Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage IE = 10 μA, IC = 0 5 V
ICBO Collector Cut-Off Current VCB = 30 V, IE = 0 100 nA
VCB = 30 V, IE = 0, TJ = 125°C 10 μA
IEBO Emitter Cut-Off Current VEB = 5 V, IC = 0 10 μA
hFE DC Current Gain(4)
VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA 25
VCE = 2 V, IC = 150 mA 40 250
VCE = 2 V, IC = 500 mA 25
VCE(sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage(4) IC = 500 mA, IB = 50 mA 0.5 V
VBE(on) Base-Emitter On Voltage(4) IC = 500 mA, VCE = 2 V 1 V
BCP56 — NPN General-Pu rpose Amplifier
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BCP56 Rev. 1.2 3
Physical Dimensions
Figure 1. MOLDED PACKAGE, SOT-223, 4-LEAD
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