This document describes the absolute maximum ratings and thermal characteristics of the BCP52 PNP general purpose amplifier. The device is designed for general purpose medium power amplifiers and switching circuits requiring collector currents up to 1.0A.
The document describes the Fairchild BCP52, a PNP general-purpose amplifier designed for medium power amplifiers and switching circuits. It supports collector currents up to 1.2 A and operates within a junction temperature range of -55 to +150 °C. Key electrical parameters include a collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 60 V and a maximum total device dissipation of 1.5 W.
| Collector Current (Continuous) | 1.2 A |
|---|---|
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +150 °C |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 60 V |
| Total Device Dissipation | 1.5 W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 83.3 °C/W |
The maximum continuous collector current is 1.2 A.
The collector-emitter breakdown voltage is 60 V.
The BCP52 is available in the SOT-223 package.