BD138 BD138 is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor from STMicroelectronics. It features 60V collector-emitter voltage, 1.5A collector current, and 12.5W power dissipation in a SOT32-3 through-hole package.
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BD138 is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor from STMicroelectronics. It features 60V collector-emitter voltage, 1.5A collector current, and 12.5W power dissipation in a SOT32-3 through-hole package.
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BD138 Specifications Quick View

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BD138 Description

Short technical summary and product information.

The BD138 is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor from STMicroelectronics, part of the BD136 series. It is designed for medium power amplification and switching applications. Key electrical characteristics include a maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of -60V, collector-base voltage (VCBO) of -80V, and a continuous collector current (IC) of -1.5A (pulse up to -3.0A). The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 40 to 250 depending on the suffix, with a minimum of 40 at 150mA and 2V. The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is typically -0.5V at 500mA. Power dissipation is 12.5W at case temperature 25°C and 1.25W at ambient 25°C. The device is housed in a through-hole SOT32-3 package (TO-225AA / TO-126-3) and is Pb-Free. It operates over a junction temperature range up to 150°C and can be stored from -55°C to 150°C. The BD138 is the complement to the NPN BD135 transistor, making it suitable for push-pull and complementary circuit designs.

BD138 Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor
Series: BD136 Series
Canonical Name: BD138 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Subcategory: Bipolar (BJT) - Single

BD138 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected
Lead Free: Pb-Free Devices

BD138 Estimated Pricing

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BD138 Features

  • PNP epitaxial silicon transistor.
  • Maximum collector current of 1.5A.
  • Collector-emitter voltage rating of 60V.
  • Power dissipation up to 12.5W.
  • Through-hole SOT32-3 package.

BD138 Applications

  • Complement to NPN BD135 transistor.
  • Suitable for general purpose amplification.
  • Used in medium power switching circuits.

BD138 FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the operating temperature range?

Maximum junction temperature is 150°C, storage temperature range -55 to 150°C.

Is the BD138 RoHS compliant?

The datasheet states it is Pb-Free, but RoHS compliance is unverified.

What is the package type?

Through-hole package TO-225AA / TO-126-3, also known as SOT-32-3.

What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage?

-60V.

What is the maximum collector current?

-1.5A DC, -3.0A pulse.

What is the DC current gain (hFE)?

Minimum 40 at 150mA, 2V; range 63-160 for BD13810 suffix, 100-250 for BD13816 suffix.

What is the power dissipation?

12.5W at case temperature 25°C, 1.25W at ambient 25°C.

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