NTE291 (NPN)
Silicon Complementary Transistors Medium Power Amp, Switch

See also >>> NTE292 (PNP)
See also >>> NTE292MCP

Description:
The NTE291 (NPN) and NTE292 (PNP) are General-Purpose Medium-Power silicon complementary transistors in a TO220 type package designed for switching and amplifier applications. They are especially designed for series and shunt regulators and as a driver and output stage of high-fidelity amplifiers.

Features:
- Low Saturation Voltage

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Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector-to-Base Voltage, VCBO.................................................... 130V
Collector-to-Emitter Voltage (RBB = 100Ω, VBB = 0), VCEX.............................130V
Collector-to-Emitter Voltage, VCEO.................................................. 120V
Emitter-To-Base Voltage, VEBO.......................................................5V
Continuous Collector Current (TC ≤ +106°C), IC.........................................4A
Continuous Base Current (TC ≤ +130°C), IB.............................................2A
Power Dissipation, PD
TC = +100°C................................................................ 16W
Derate Linearly Above TC = +100°C.................................... 0.32W/°C
TC = +25°C.................................................................40W
Derate Linearly Above TC = +25°C.....................................0.32W/°C
TA = +25°C.................................................................1.8W
Derate Linearly Above TA = +25°C.................................... 0.0144W/°C
Operating Temperature Range, Topr........................................ -65° to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range, Tstg.......................................... -65° to +150°C
Lead Temperature (During Soldering), TL
At distance ≥ 1/8 in. (3.17mm) from case for 10s Max.......................... +235°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case, RthJC...................................3.125°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient, RthJA...................................70°C/W

Note 1. NTE292MCP is a matched complementary pair containing 1 each of NTE291 (NPN) and NTE292 (PNP)


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