2N6438 The Microsemi Corporation 2N6438 is a PNP Silicon Power Transistor designed for high-reliability applications. It offers robust electrical and thermal performance characteristics.
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2N6438

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The Microsemi Corporation 2N6438 is a PNP Silicon Power Transistor designed for high-reliability applications. It offers robust electrical and thermal performance characteristics.
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2N6438 Specifications Quick View

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2N6438 Description

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The 2N6438 from Microsemi Corporation is a PNP Silicon Power Transistor designed for demanding applications requiring high reliability. This component features a maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) of 140V and a continuous Collector Current (IC) of 25A, with a peak current capability of 50A. It can handle a total power dissipation of 200W at 25°C case temperature, with a derating of 1.14W/°C above that temperature.

 

The transistor operates within a wide junction temperature range of -65°C to +200°C, and has a low thermal resistance of 0.875°C/W from junction to case. Key electrical characteristics include a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 12 at 25A and 2.0V VCE, a maximum Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) of 1.8V at 25A/2.5A, and a Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VBE(sat)) of 2.5V at 25A/2.5A. The current gain bandwidth product (fT) is 40MHz at 1.0A and 10V VCE.

 

Packaged in a TO-3 case, the 2N6438 is suitable for through-hole mounting. It is available in standard, non-RoHS (Sn/Pb plating), and RoHS compliant versions (by adding '-PBF' suffix). High-reliability screening per MIL-PRF-19500, JANTX level, is also available by adding 'HR' to the part number suffix.

2N6438 Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Silicon Power Transistor
Canonical Name: 2N6438 PNP Silicon Power Transistor
Subcategory: Bipolar (BJT) - Single

2N6438 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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2N6438 Features

  • PNP Silicon Power Transistor
  • 140V Collector-Emitter Voltage
  • 25A Continuous Collector Current
  • 200W Total Power Dissipation
  • TO-3 Package

2N6438 Applications

  • High-reliability power applications
  • Switching and amplification circuits
  • Power supply regulation
  • Industrial control systems

2N6438 FAQs

6 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the 2N6438?

The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 140V.

What is the continuous collector current rating of the 2N6438?

The maximum continuous collector current is 25A.

What is the power dissipation of the 2N6438?

The maximum total power dissipation is 200W at a case temperature of 25°C.

What package type does the 2N6438 use?

The 2N6438 is housed in a TO-3 case.

What is the operating junction temperature range for the 2N6438?

The operating and storage junction temperature range is -65°C to +200°C.

What is the DC current gain of the 2N6438 at 10A?

The minimum DC current gain is 20 at a collector current of 10A and a collector-emitter voltage of 2.0V.

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