2N5038
NPN Silicon Transistors
Fast switching speeds and high current capacity ideally suit these
parts for use in switching regulators, inverters, wide-band amplifiers
and power oscillators in industrial and commercial applications.
Features
•
= 0.5 ms (Max)
High Speed - t
f
•
High Current - I
= 30 Amps
C(max)
•
Low Saturation - V
= 2.5 V (Max) @ I
CE(sat)
•
Pb-Free Package is Available*
MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)
Rating
Collector-Emitter Voltage
Collector-Base Voltage
Collector-Emitter Voltage
Emitter-Base Voltage
Collector Current -
Continuous
Peak (Note 2)
Base Current -
Continuous
Total Device Dissipation @ T
= 25_C
C
Derate above 25_C
Operating and Storage Junction
Temperature Range
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum
Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended
Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the
Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability.
1. Indicates JEDEC Registered Data.
2. Pulse Test: Pulse Width v 10 ms, Duty Cycle v 50%.
2N5038
I
= 12 AMPS
C
I
= I
= 1.2 AMPS
B1
B2
10 W
+11 V
0
1N4933
- 9 V
- 5 V
Figure 1. Switching Time Test Circuit
*For additional information on our Pb-Free strategy and soldering details, please
download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and Mounting Techniques
Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.
© Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2007
August, 2007 - Rev. 12
= 20 Amps
C
Symbol
Value
Unit
V
90
Vdc
CEO
V
150
Vdc
CBO
V
150
Vdc
CEV
V
7
Vdc
EBO
I
20
Adc
C
I
30
CM
I
5
Adc
B
P
140
W
D
0.8
W/_C
_C
T
, T
-65 to +200
J
stg
Symbol
Max
Unit
_C/W
1.25
R
qJC
V
CC
+ 30 V
R
C
2.5
PW = 20 ms
DUTY CYCLE = 1%
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package
dimensions section on page 2 of this data sheet.
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20 AMPERE
NPN SILICON
POWER TRANSISTORS
90 VOLTS - 140 WATTS
TO-204AA (TO-3)
CASE 1-07
STYLE 1
MARKING DIAGRAMS
2N5038G
AYYWW
MEX
G
= Pb-Free Package
A
= Assembly Location
YY
= Year
WW
= Work Week
MEX
= Country of Origin
ORDERING INFORMATION
Publication Order Number:
2N5038/D