# NTE50 - NTE Electronics Silicon Complementary Transistor

## Product Summary

The NTE50 is a PNP silicon epitaxial planar power transistor designed for general-purpose switching and amplification applications. It delivers a 2A continuous collector current with a 100V collector-emitter breakdown voltage.

## Product Information

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Part Number | NTE50 |
| Manufacturer | NTE Electronics |
| Product Type | Silicon Complementary Transistor |
| Series | NTE |
| Category | Uncategorized |
| Subcategory | PNP Silicon Complementary Transistor |
| Package | TO202 |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |

## Description

The NTE50 is a robust PNP bipolar junction transistor manufactured by NTE Electronics, housed in a TO-202 through-hole package. Engineered for reliable performance in power switching and linear amplifier circuits, this component supports a maximum continuous collector current of 2A and withstands up to 100V across the collector-emitter terminals. The device features a low saturation voltage of 0.18V at 250mA base drive, ensuring efficient operation with minimal power loss during conduction.

Thermal management is supported by a junction-to-case thermal resistance of 12.5°C/W and a total power dissipation rating of 1W at ambient temperature, scaling down to 8mW per degree Celsius above 25°C. When mounted directly to a heatsink, the unit can dissipate up to 10W at case temperature. The operating junction temperature range spans from -55°C to +150°C, providing stability across demanding industrial and commercial environments.

Key electrical characteristics include a DC current gain ranging from 60 to 125 depending on collector current, a transition frequency up to 150MHz, and low output capacitance between 6pF and 12pF. These specifications make the NTE50 suitable for audio output stages, motor control drivers, and general-purpose high-current switching tasks requiring dependable PNP topology.

## Key Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |

## Availability and Pricing

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| Distributor Count | 1 |
| Total Stock | 2 |
| Price | $0.99 |
| Pricing Available | Yes |

## Estimated Pricing

| Quantity | Price Range |
| ---: | ---: |
| 1+ | $0.99 |

Estimated pricing is for guidance only and is not a live distributor offer.

## Distributor Offers

| Distributor | Stock | Unit Price | MOQ | Lead Time | Last Updated |
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| Bristol Electronics | 2 |  |  |  |  |

## Features

- Handles 2A continuous collector current.
- Withstands 100V collector-emitter breakdown.
- Low saturation voltage of 0.18V at 250mA.
- TO-202 through-hole mounting configuration.
- Operates reliably from -55°C to +150°C junction.

## Applications

- Ideal for audio amplifier output stages.
- Used in motor control driver circuits.
- Suitable for relay switching applications.
- Designed for power supply feedback loops.
- Effective in general-purpose high-current switches.

## Compliance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| RoHS Status | RoHS3 Compliant |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 Unlimited |

## Documents and Media

- Datasheet: https://static.distyparts.com/disty-files/datasheets/46/69/e0/nte50.pdf
- Image: https://static.distyparts.com/disty-files/images/69/2b/4f/page-000001.png
- Product Page: https://distyparts.com/product/nte50
- RFQ URL: https://distyparts.com/product/nte50#rfq

## FAQs

### What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the NTE50?

The NTE50 supports a maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 100V.

### What is the continuous collector current rating?

The component handles a continuous collector current of up to 2A.

### What package type does the NTE50 use?

The NTE50 utilizes a TO-202 through-hole mounting package.

### What is the typical DC current gain at 50mA collector current?

The DC current gain typically ranges from 80 to 125 when the collector current is 50mA.

### What is the maximum power dissipation at case temperature?

The device can dissipate up to 10W when maintained at a case temperature of +25°C.

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