The BCP55 is a NPN general purpose amplifier manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. It is designed for general purpose medium power amplifiers and switching circuits requiring collector currents to 1.0 A.
This document is a datasheet for the Fairchild Semiconductor BCP55, an NPN general purpose amplifier designed for medium power amplifiers and switching circuits. The device supports collector currents up to 1.0 A and is packaged in a SOT-223 package. It is sourced from Process 38, and users are directed to BCP54 for additional characteristics.
The datasheet provides comprehensive technical data including absolute maximum ratings, thermal characteristics, and electrical characteristics. Key parameters include collector-emitter voltage, collector current, junction temperature range, and DC current gain under various test conditions.
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo) | 60 V |
|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (Veo) | 60 V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VeBo) | 5.0 V |
| Collector Current (Continuous) | 1.5 A |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +150 C |
| Total Device Dissipation (Pp) | 1.5 W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 83.3 C/W |
| DC Current Gain (Ic = 500 mA) | 25 to 250 |
The device is designed for collector currents to 1.0 A, with a continuous rating of 1.5 A.
The BCP55 is available in a SOT-223 package.
The maximum junction temperature is 150 degrees C.