The BCP53 is a PNP general purpose amplifier manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. This device is designed for general purpose medium power amplifiers and switching circuits requiring collector currents to 1.0 A.
The document describes the Fairchild BCP53, a PNP general-purpose amplifier designed for medium power amplifiers and switching circuits requiring collector currents up to 1.0 A. The device is housed in an SOT-223 package and is sourced from Process 78.
Key specifications include a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 80 V, a continuous collector current rating of 1.2 A, and a total device dissipation of 1.5 W at 25°C. The datasheet details electrical characteristics such as DC current gain ranges from 25 to 250 depending on the collector current, and provides breakdown voltage limits for various junctions.
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo) | 80 V |
|---|---|
| Collector Current - Continuous | 1.2 A |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +150 °C |
| Total Device Dissipation (Pp) | 1.5 W |
It is a PNP general purpose amplifier designed for medium power applications and switching circuits.
The device supports a continuous collector current of up to 1.2 A.
The operating and storage junction temperature range is from -55 to +150 degrees C.