The BSR18A is a PNP general purpose amplifier from FAIRCHILD. The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 40V, the collector-emitter breakdown voltage is 40V, the collector-base breakdown voltage is 40V, the emitter-base voltage is 5.0V, and the maximum collector current is 200mA. The maximum power consumption is 350mW.
This document is a technical datasheet for the Fairchild Semiconductor BSR18A, a PNP General Purpose Amplifier designed for switching applications. It specifies absolute maximum ratings such as collector-emitter voltage of 40V and continuous collector current up to 200mA.
The datasheet provides comprehensive electrical characteristics including off-state breakdown voltages, on-state saturation voltages, small-signal parameters like transition frequency (up to 250 MHz), and switching times. It also includes typical characteristic curves illustrating performance versus temperature and collector current.
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 40 V |
|---|---|
| Continuous Collector Current | 200 mA |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +150 °C |
| Total Device Dissipation (Pp) | 350 mW |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 250 MHz |
The continuous collector current rating is 200 mA.
The device operates and stores within a junction temperature range of -55 to +150 °C.