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NTE179 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) NTE Electronics – Germanium PNP Transistor Audio Power Amplifier, High Current Switch
NTE179
Germanium PNP Transistor
Audio Power Amplifier, High Current Switch
Description:
The NTE179 is a PNP type germainum transistor in a TO3 type case designed for high–current switch-
ing applications requiring low saturation voltages, fast switching times, and good safe operating
conditions.
Features:
D Low Collector–Emitter Saturation Voltage:
VCE(sat) = 0.5V (Max) @ IC = 5A
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector–Emitter Voltage, VCEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40V
Collector–Base Voltage, VCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90V
Emitter–Base Volatge, VEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V
Continuous Collector Current, IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A
Base Current, IB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A
Total Device Dissipation (TC = +25°C), PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106W
Derate above +25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25W/°C
Operating Junction Temperature, TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65° to + 110°C
Storage Junction Temperature, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65° to + 110°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case, RthJC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8°C/W
Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
OFF Characteristics
Collector–Base Breakdown Voltage
Emitter–Base Breakdown Voltage
Collector–Emitter Sustaining Voltage
Collector Cutoff Current
Collector–Emitter Cutoff Current
V(BR)CBO IC = 100mA, IB = 0
V(BR)EBO IE = 100mA, IC = 0
VCE(sus) IC = 5A
ICBO VCB = 2V, IE = 0
ICEX VCE = 90V, VBE(off) = 0.2V
ICER VCE = 50V, REB = 100Ω
Min Typ Max Unit
40 – – V
2 – –V
40 – – V
– – 200 µA
– – 20 mA
– – 10 mA
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