BU505 The BU505 is a high voltage NPN fast-switching transistor from STMicroelectronics. It is rated for 700 V collector-emitter voltage (VCEO), 2.5 A collector current, and is available in a TO-220 package.
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The BU505 is a high voltage NPN fast-switching transistor from STMicroelectronics. It is rated for 700 V collector-emitter voltage (VCEO), 2.5 A collector current, and is available in a TO-220 package.
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BU505 Specifications Quick View

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Base - Emitter Saturation Voltage
Base Current
Collector Cut-off Current (Maximum @ VCE = 1500 V, VBE = 0)
Collector Cut-off Current (Maximum @ VCE = 1500 V, VBE = 0, TC = 125 °C)
Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage
Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCES)
Current
Emitter Cut-off Current
Fall Time (Inductive Load)
Mounting Type
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Peak Base Current
Peak Collector Current
Power
Second Breakdown Current
Storage Temperature
Storage Temperature Range
Storage Time (Inductive Load)
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Thermal Resistance - Junction to Case
Transistor Type
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic
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BU505 Description

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The BU505 is a high voltage NPN multiepitaxial fast-switching transistor from STMicroelectronics. It is designed for lighting applications such as electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps, and its characteristics also make it suitable for switch-mode power supplies. The device offers a collector-emitter voltage (VCES) of 1500 V when the base-emitter is shorted and a collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 700 V when the base is open.

 

The transistor is rated for a continuous collector current of 2.5 A and a peak collector current of 4 A. Base current is specified at 1 A, with a peak base current of 2 A. Maximum power dissipation is 75 W at a case temperature of 25 °C. Collector-emitter saturation voltage is 1 V at IC = 2 A and IB = 0.9 A, while base-emitter saturation voltage is 1.3 V under the same conditions.

 

The BU505 is supplied in a TO-220 package with through-hole mounting and tube packing. Its junction-to-case thermal resistance is 1.67 °C/W, and the maximum operating junction temperature is 150 °C. Storage temperature range is -65 °C to 150 °C. These specifications make the BU505 suited for high-voltage, fast-switching applications in lighting and power supply circuits.

BU505 Quick Information

Product Type: NPN Bipolar Transistor
Series: BU505
Canonical Name: BU505 High Voltage NPN Multiepitaxial Fast-Switching Transistor
Subcategory: High Voltage Fast-Switching Transistor

BU505 Compliance

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

BU505 Estimated Pricing

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BU505 Features

  • High voltage rating up to 1500 V.
  • Rated for 2.5 A collector current.
  • Fast-switching NPN multiepitaxial transistor.
  • TO-220 package for through-hole mounting.
  • Maximum power dissipation of 75 W.

BU505 Applications

  • Ideal for electronic ballasts in fluorescent lamps.
  • Suitable for switch-mode power supplies.
  • Designed for high-voltage switching circuits.

BU505 FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the collector-emitter voltage rating of the BU505?

The BU505 has a 700 V VCEO rating (IB = 0) and a 1500 V VCES rating (VBE = 0).

What package is the BU505 available in?

The BU505 is available in a TO-220-3 package with through-hole mounting and tube packing.

What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the BU505?

The maximum operating junction temperature is 150 °C, with a storage temperature range of -65 to 150 °C.

Is the BU505 RoHS compliant?

The BU505 is listed as RoHS3 Compliant, though this status is unverified.

What is the maximum collector current of the BU505?

The maximum collector current is 2.5 A continuous, with a 4 A peak current (tP < 5 ms).

What is the power dissipation rating of the BU505?

The maximum power dissipation is 75 W at a case temperature of 25 °C.

What are the saturation voltages of the BU505?

VCE(sat) is 1 V and VBE(sat) is 1.3 V at IC = 2 A and IB = 0.9 A.

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