The 2SD1820 is a silicon NPN epitaxial planar transistor manufactured by Panasonic. It is designed for high-current switching applications. This transistor is commonly found in power supplies, motor control circuits, and other high-power electronic devices.
Applications:
- Switching regulators
- DC-DC converters
- Motor drivers
- Power amplifiers
- Inverters
Features:
- High collector current: IC = 7A (Maximum)
- Low saturation voltage: VCE(sat) = 0.5V (Typical) at IC = 5A
- High-speed switching: tf = 0.2 μs (Typical)
- High power dissipation: PC = 50W
- Good linearity and gain characteristics
- RoHS compliant
Benefits:
- Efficient switching performance in power circuits
- Low power loss due to low saturation voltage
- Reduced heat generation, enhancing reliability
- Improved energy efficiency of the circuit
- Stable and predictable behavior
- Environmentally friendly
Additional Details:
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 80V
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 60V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 6V
- Collector Current (IC): 7A
- Base Current (IB): 1A
- Collector Power Dissipation (PC): 50W (Ta=25°C)
- Junction Temperature (Tj): 150°C
- Storage Temperature (Tstg): -55°C to +150°C
Electrical Characteristics (at Ta=25°C):
- Collector Cutoff Current (ICBO): 1 μA (Maximum) at VCB=80V
- Emitter Cutoff Current (IEBO): 1 μA (Maximum) at VEB=6V
- DC Current Gain (hFE): 100 to 300 at VCE=2V, IC=1A
- Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)): 0.5V (Typical) at IC=5A, IB=0.5A
- Transition Frequency (fT): 20 MHz (Typical)
The 2SD1820 is typically supplied in a TO-220 package. It is essential to refer to the official Panasonic datasheet for precise specifications and application guidelines.
