BCP68; BC868; BC68PA 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 Product data sheet 1. Product profile 1.1 General description NPN medium power transistor series in Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic packages. Table 1. Product overview Type number[1] Package Nexperia JEITA JEDEC BCP68 SOT223 SC-73 - BCP69 BC868 SOT89 SC-62 TO-243 BC869 BC68PA SOT1061 - - BC69PA [1] PNP complement Valid for all available selection groups. 1.2 Features and benefits High current Two current gain selections High power dissipation capability Exposed heatsink for excellent thermal and electrical conductivity (SOT89, SOT1061) Leadless very small SMD plastic package with medium power capability (SOT1061) AEC-Q101 qualified 1.3 Applications Linear voltage regulators Low-side switches Battery-driven devices Power management MOSFET drivers Amplifiers 1.4 Quick reference data Table 2. Quick reference data Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - - 20 V IC collector current - - 2 A ICM peak collector current - - 3 A single pulse; tp 1 ms BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors Table 2. Quick reference data ...continued Symbol Parameter hFE Conditions DC current gain hFE selection -25 [1] Min Typ Max VCE = 1 V; IC = 500 mA [1] 85 - 375 VCE = 1 V; IC = 500 mA [1] 160 - 375 Unit Pulse test: tp 300 s; = 0.02. 2. Pinning information Table 3. Pin Pinning Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol SOT223 1 base 2 collector 3 emitter 4 collector 2, 4 4 1 1 2 3 3 sym016 SOT89 1 emitter 2 collector 3 base 2 3 3 2 1 1 sym042 SOT1061 1 base 2 emitter 3 collector 3 3 1 2 1 sym021 2 Transparent top view BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 2 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 3. Ordering information Table 4. Ordering information Type number[1] Package Name Description Version BCP68 SC-73 plastic surface-mounted package with increased heatsink; 4 leads SOT223 BC868 SC-62 plastic surface-mounted package; exposed die pad for good heat transfer; 3 leads SOT89 BC68PA HUSON3 plastic thermal enhanced ultra thin small outline package; no leads; 3 terminals; body 2 2 0.65 mm [1] SOT1061 Valid for all available selection groups. 4. Marking Table 5. Marking codes Type number BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet Marking code BCP68 BCP68 BCP68-25 BCP68/25 BC868 CAC BC868-25 CDC BC68PA AR BC68-25PA AS All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 3 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 5. Limiting values Table 6. Limiting values In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter - 32 V VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - 20 V VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector - 5 V IC collector current - 2 A ICM peak collector current - 3 A IB base current - 0.4 A IBM peak base current single pulse; tp 1 ms - 0.4 A Ptot total power dissipation Tamb 25 C [1] - 0.65 W [2] - 1.00 W [3] - 1.35 W [1] - 0.50 W [2] - 0.95 W [3] - 1.35 W [1] - 0.42 W [2] - 0.83 W [3] - 1.10 W [4] - 0.81 W single pulse; tp 1 ms BCP68 BC868 BC68PA [5] BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet - 1.65 W Tj junction temperature - 150 C Tamb ambient temperature 55 +150 C Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C [1] Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint. [2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2. [3] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2. [4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated and standard footprint. [5] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 4 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac674 1.5 006aac675 1.5 (1) (1) Ptot (W) Ptot (W) (2) 1.0 (2) 1.0 (3) (3) 0.5 0.5 0.0 -75 -25 25 75 0.0 -75 125 175 Tamb (C) -25 25 75 125 175 Tamb (C) (1) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 (1) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 cm2 (2) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 (2) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 (3) FR4 PCB, standard footprint Fig 1. (3) FR4 PCB, standard footprint Power derating curves SOT223 Fig 2. Power derating curves SOT89 006aac676 2.0 Ptot (W) (1) 1.5 (2) 1.0 (3) (4) 0.5 (5) 0.0 -75 -25 25 75 125 175 Tamb (C) (1) FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 (2) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 (3) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 (4) FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, standard footprint (5) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, standard footprint Fig 3. Power derating curves SOT1061 BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 5 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 6. Thermal characteristics Table 7. Thermal characteristics Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from junction to ambient in free air [1] - - 192 K/W [2] - - 125 K/W [3] - - 93 K/W [1] - - 250 K/W [2] - - 132 K/W [3] - - 93 K/W [1] - - 298 K/W [2] - - 151 K/W [3] - - 114 K/W [4] - - 154 K/W [5] - - 76 K/W BCP68 - - 16 K/W BC868 - - 16 K/W BC68PA - - 20 K/W BCP68 BC868 BC68PA Rth(j-sp) BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet thermal resistance from junction to solder point [1] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint. [2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2. [3] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2. [4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated and standard footprint. [5] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 6 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac677 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 0.75 102 0.5 0.33 0.2 0.1 10 0.05 0.02 0.01 1 0 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, standard footprint Fig 4. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223; typical values 006aac678 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 102 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.2 0.1 10 0.05 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.02 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 Fig 5. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 7 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac679 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 102 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.2 0.1 10 0.05 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.02 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 Fig 6. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT223; typical values 006aac680 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.2 102 0.1 0.05 10 0.02 0.01 1 0 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, standard footprint Fig 7. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 8 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac681 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.2 102 0.1 10 0.05 0.02 0.01 1 0 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 Fig 8. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89; typical values 006aac682 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) 102 duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.2 0.1 10 0.05 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.02 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 Fig 9. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT89; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 9 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac683 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.25 0.2 102 0.1 0.05 10 0.02 1 0.01 0 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, standard footprint Fig 10. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061; typical values 006aac684 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) 102 10 duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.25 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 1 0.01 0 10-1 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 Fig 11. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 10 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac685 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.33 0.25 0.2 102 0.1 10 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.05 0.02 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, mounting pad for collector 6 cm2 Fig 12. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061; typical values 006aac686 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) duty cycle = 1 102 0.75 0.5 0.25 0.33 0.2 0.1 10 0.05 0.02 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, standard footprint Fig 13. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 11 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac687 103 Zth(j-a) (K/W) 102 duty cycle = 1 0.75 0.5 0.25 10 0.1 1 0 10-1 10-5 0.33 0.2 0.05 0.02 0.01 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 1 10 102 103 tp (s) FR4 PCB, 4-layer copper, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2 Fig 14. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration for SOT1061; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 12 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 7. Characteristics Table 8. Characteristics Tamb = 25 C unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit ICBO collector-base cut-off current VCB = 25 V; IE = 0 A - - 100 nA VCB = 25 V; IE = 0 A; Tj = 150 C - - 10 A IEBO emitter-base cut-off current VEB = 5 V; IC = 0 A - - 100 nA hFE DC current gain VCE = 10 V 50 - - IC = 5 mA DC current gain DC current gain hFE selection -25 VCEsat VBE Product data sheet base-emitter voltage IC = 500 mA [1] 85 - 375 IC = 1 A [1] 60 - - IC = 2 A [1] 40 - - [1] 160 - 375 IC = 1 A; IB = 100 mA [1] - - 0.5 V IC = 2 A; IB = 200 mA [1] - - 0.6 V VCE = 10 V; IC = 5 mA [1] - - 0.7 V VCE = 1 V; IC = 1 A [1] VCE = 1 V IC = 500 mA - - 1 V Cc collector capacitance VCB = 10 V; IE = ie = 0 A; f = 1 MHz - 22 - pF fT transition frequency VCE = 5 V; IC = 50 mA; f = 100 MHz 40 170 - MHz [1] BCP68_BC868_BC68PA collector-emitter saturation voltage VCE = 1 V Pulse test: tp 300 s; = 0.02. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 13 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 006aac694 400 006aac710 2.4 (1) hFE IB (mA) = 10 IC (A) 9 300 8 (2) 1.6 7 6 200 5 (3) 4 0.8 3 100 2 1 0 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 0.0 1 10 0 1 2 3 4 IC (A) 5 VCE (V) Tamb = 25 C VCE = 1 V (1) Tamb = 100 C (2) Tamb = 25 C (3) Tamb = 55 C Fig 15. DC current gain as a function of collector current; typical values 006aac695 1.2 Fig 16. Collector current as a function of collector-emitter voltage; typical values 006aac696 1 VCEsat (V) VBE (V) (1) 0.8 10-1 (1) (2) (2) (3) 10-2 0.4 (3) 0 10-1 1 10 102 103 104 10-3 10-1 1 10 102 103 104 IC (mA) IC (A) VCE = 1 V IC/IB = 10 (1) Tamb = 55 C (1) Tamb = 100 C (2) Tamb = 25 C (2) Tamb = 25 C (3) Tamb = 100 C (3) Tamb = 55 C Fig 17. Base-emitter voltage as a function of collector current; typical values BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet Fig 18. Collector-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 14 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 8. Test information 8.1 Quality information This product has been qualified in accordance with the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) standard Q101 - Stress test qualification for discrete semiconductors, and is suitable for use in automotive applications. 9. Package outline 6.7 6.3 3.1 2.9 1.8 1.5 4 1.1 0.7 7.3 6.7 3.7 3.3 1 2 3 0.32 0.22 0.8 0.6 2.3 4.6 Dimensions in mm 04-11-10 Fig 19. Package outline SOT223 (SC-73) 4.6 4.4 1.8 1.4 1.6 1.4 2.6 2.4 4.25 3.75 1 2 1.2 0.8 3 0.53 0.40 1.5 0.48 0.35 0.44 0.23 3 Dimensions in mm 06-08-29 Fig 20. Package outline SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243) BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 15 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 1.3 0.65 max 0.35 0.25 1 1.05 0.95 2 0.45 0.35 1.1 0.9 0.3 0.2 2.1 1.9 3 1.6 1.4 Dimensions in mm 2.1 1.9 09-11-12 Fig 21. Package outline SOT1061 (HUSON3) 10. Packing information Table 9. Packing methods The indicated -xxx are the last three digits of the 12NC ordering code.[1] Type number[2] Product data sheet Description Packing quantity 1000 3000 4000 BCP68 SOT223 8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel -115 - -135 BC868 SOT89 8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel; T1 [3] -115 - -135 8 mm pitch, 12 mm tape and reel; T3 [4] -146 - - - -115 - BC68PA BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Package SOT1061 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel [1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 14. [2] Valid for all available selection groups. [3] T1: normal taping [4] T3: 90 rotated taping All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 16 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 11. Soldering 7 3.85 3.6 3.5 0.3 1.3 1.2 (4x) (4x) solder lands 4 solder resist 3.9 6.1 7.65 solder paste occupied area 1 2 3 Dimensions in mm 2.3 2.3 1.2 (3x) 1.3 (3x) 6.15 sot223_fr Fig 22. Reflow soldering footprint SOT223 (SC-73) 8.9 6.7 1.9 solder lands 4 solder resist 6.2 8.7 occupied area Dimensions in mm 1 2 3 preferred transport direction during soldering 1.9 (3x) 2.7 2.7 1.1 1.9 (2x) sot223_fw Fig 23. Wave soldering footprint SOT223 (SC-73) BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 17 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 4.75 2.25 2 1.9 1.2 0.2 0.85 solder lands 1.7 1.2 4.6 solder resist 0.5 4.85 solder paste occupied area 1.1 (2x) 1 (3x) 1.5 Dimensions in mm 1.5 0.6 (3x) 0.7 (3x) 3.95 sot089_fr Fig 24. Reflow soldering footprint SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243) 6.6 2.4 3.5 solder lands 7.6 0.5 solder resist occupied area 1.8 (2x) Dimensions in mm preferred transport direction during soldering 1.9 1.5 (2x) 1.9 0.7 5.3 sot089_fw Fig 25. Wave soldering footprint SOT89 (SC-62/TO-243) BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 18 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 2.1 1.3 0.5 (2x) 0.4 (2x) 0.5 (2x) 0.6 (2x) 1.05 2.3 0.6 0.55 0.25 1.1 0.25 1.2 0.25 0.4 0.5 1.6 1.7 Dimensions in mm solder paste = solder lands solder resist occupied area sot1061_fr Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method. Fig 26. Reflow soldering footprint SOT1061 (HUSON3) BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 19 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 12. Revision history Table 10. Revision history Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes BCP68_BC868_BC68PA v.8 20111018 Product data sheet - BC868 v.7 BCP68 v.4 Modifications: * The format of this document has been redesigned to comply with the new identity guidelines of NXP Semiconductors. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate. Type number BC68PA added Section 1 "Product profile": updated Section 2 "Pinning information": updated Section 3 "Ordering information": updated Section 4 "Marking": updated Section 8 "Test information": added Section 9 "Package outline": updated Section 10 "Packing information": added Section 11 "Soldering": added Table 6, 7 and 8: updated according to latest measurements Figure 1, 2, 6, 8, 15 to 18: updated Figure 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 to 13: added BC868 v.7 20041108 Product specification - BC868 v.6 BC868 v.6 20031202 Product specification - BC868 v.5 BC868 v.5 19990408 Product specification - BC868 v.4 BC868 v.4 19980716 Product specification - BC868_CNV v.3 BC868_CNV v.3 19970319 Product specification - BC868_CNV v.2 BC868_CNV v.2 19970307 Product specification - - BCP68 v.4 20031125 Product specification - BCP68 v.3 BCP68 v.3 19990408 Product specification - BCP68_CNV v.2 BCP68_CNV v.2 19970409 Product specification - - BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . 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All rights reserved BCP68; BC868; BC68PA Nexperia 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors Quick reference data -- The Quick reference data is an extract of the product data given in the Limiting values and Characteristics sections of this document, and as such is not complete, exhaustive or legally binding. 13.4 Trademarks Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 14. Contact information For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com BCP68_BC868_BC68PA Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. . Rev. 8 -- 18 October 2011 22 of 23 (c) Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved Nexperia BCP68; BC868; BC68PA 20 V, 2 A NPN medium power transistors 15. Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8.1 9 10 11 12 13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 14 15 (c) Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quality information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Packing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Nexperia B.V. 2017. All rights reserved For more information, please visit: http://www.nexperia.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nexperia.com Date of release: 18 October 2011