NTE297 The NTE297 is an NPN silicon bipolar transistor from NTE Electronics, designed for audio amplifier and driver applications. It features a high collector-emitter voltage and is suitable for low-frequency output stages.
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The NTE297 is an NPN silicon bipolar transistor from NTE Electronics, designed for audio amplifier and driver applications. It features a high collector-emitter voltage and is suitable for low-frequency output stages.
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NTE297 Description

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The NTE297 is an NPN silicon bipolar transistor manufactured by NTE Electronics. It is designed for applications such as audio amplifiers and drivers, particularly for 25-30W low-frequency output stages. This transistor offers a high collector-emitter voltage of 80V and a continuous collector current of 500mA, with a peak current capability of 1A.

 

The device has a power dissipation rating of 1W and an operating junction temperature up to 150°C. Electrical characteristics include a DC current gain (hFE) ranging from 130-220 at 150mA/10V and 50-100 at 500mA/5V. The collector-emitter saturation voltage is a maximum of 0.4V at 300mA/30mA, and the base-emitter saturation voltage is between 0.85V and 1.2V under the same conditions.

 

With a transition frequency (fT) of 120MHz at 10V/50mA/100MHz and a collector output capacitance (Cob) of 11-20pF at 10V/1MHz, the NTE297 is suitable for various signal amplification tasks. It is packaged in a TO-92 (TO-226-3, TO-92-3) through-hole package, making it easy to integrate into circuit designs.

 

The NTE297 is RoHS3 compliant, has an MSL of 1, and is REACH unaffected. Its complementary PNP counterpart is the NTE298.

NTE297 Quick Information

Product Type: Bipolar Transistor
Canonical Name: NPN Silicon Transistor
Subcategory: Single

NTE297 Compliance

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

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NTE297 Features

  • High collector-emitter voltage of 80V.
  • Continuous collector current of 500mA.
  • Power dissipation of 1W.
  • TO-92 through-hole package.
  • Suitable for audio amplifier applications.

NTE297 Applications

  • Suitable for low-power audio amplifier circuits.
  • Ideal for switching and driver applications.
  • Used in low-frequency output drive systems.
  • Applicable in general-purpose transistor switching.
  • Suitable for thermal management in electronic devices.

NTE297 FAQs

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What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the NTE297 transistor?

The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) for the NTE297 transistor is 80V.

What is the continuous collector current rating of the NTE297?

The NTE297 transistor has a continuous collector current rating of 500mA.

What is the power dissipation of the NTE297 transistor?

The NTE297 transistor has a power dissipation rating of 1W.

What is the package type for the NTE297 transistor?

The NTE297 transistor is available in a TO-92 package.

What is the operating temperature range for the NTE297 transistor?

The operating junction temperature (TJ) for the NTE297 transistor is up to 150°C.

What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the NTE297 at 150mA and 10V?

The DC current gain (hFE) of the NTE297 is between 130 and 220 at 150mA collector current and 10V collector-emitter voltage.

What is the transition frequency (fT) of the NTE297?

The transition frequency (fT) of the NTE297 is 120MHz when tested at 10V collector-base voltage, 50mA emitter current, and 100MHz frequency.

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