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Fairchild Semiconductor KST55/56 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor Datasheet
This document is a datasheet for the Fairchild Semiconductor KST55 and KST56 PNP epitaxial silicon transistors. The devices are housed in an SOT-23 package and are designed for general-purpose applications requiring specific voltage and current ratings.
The datasheet provides absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, and package dimensions. Key specifications include a collector-emitter voltage of -60V for the KST55 and -80V for the KST56, with a maximum collector power dissipation of 350mW. The document also lists thermal resistance and current gain parameters.
Fairchild KST55 specifications
| Collector Power Dissipation | 350 mW |
|---|---|
| Collector Current | -500 mA |
| Storage Temperature | 150 °C |
Source: Fairchild Semiconductor KST55/56 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor Datasheet
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the package type for the KST55/56 transistors?
The transistors are available in an SOT-23 package.
From: Fairchild Semiconductor KST55/56 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor Datasheet
What is the maximum collector current?
The maximum collector current is -500 mA.
From: Fairchild Semiconductor KST55/56 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor Datasheet
What is the package type for the KST5550?
The KST5550 is available in a 4-pin SOT-23 package.
What is the maximum collector current?
The maximum collector current is 600 mA.
Is the KST5551 suitable for life support devices?
No, Fairchild products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices without express written approval.
What type of transistor is the KST5551?
The device is an NPN epitaxial silicon amplifier transistor.
