PBSS5520X is a PNP low VCEsat (BISS) transistor produced by Philips Semiconductors, with high hFE and low VCEsat characteristics. It is mainly used in medium power peripheral drivers (such as fans and motors), digital still camera and mobile phone strobe flash units, LAN and ADSL system power switches, medium power DC-DC conversion, battery chargers and supply line switching.
The document is a product specification datasheet for the PBSS5520X, a discrete semiconductor device. It describes the component as a PNP low VCEsat (BISS) transistor housed in a plastic SOT89 (SC-62) surface-mounted package with three leads.
Key features highlighted include high collector current capability of 5A DC and 10A peak, leading to high efficiency and less heat generation. The device is designed for medium power peripheral drivers such as fans and motors, strobe flash units for digital cameras and mobile phones, power switches for LAN and ADSL systems, medium power DC-to-DC conversion, battery chargers, and supply line switching.
| Collector current (DC) (IC) | 5 A |
|---|---|
| Peak collector current (ICM) | -10 A |
| Equivalent on-resistance (Rcesat) | 34 mΩ |
| Package type | SOT89 (SC-62) |
The NPN complement for the PBSS5520X is the PBSS4520X.
The device can handle a maximum DC collector current of 5 A.
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is rated at -20 V.
It is suitable for medium power peripheral drivers like fans and motors, as well as strobe flash units.