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SwitchmodeTM series NPN silicon power transistors.
The 2N6547 transistor is designed for high-voltage, high-speed, power switching in
inductive circuits where fall time is critical. They are particularly suited for 115 and 220
volts line operated switch-mode applications.
Features:
High temperature performance specified for:
Reversed biased SOA with inductive loads.
Switching time with inductive loads.
Saturation voltages.
Leakage currents.
TO-204 (TO-3)
Style 1:
Pin 1. Base
2. Emitter
Collector (Case)
15 Ampere
NPN Silicon
Power Transistors
300 and 400 Volts
175 Watts
TO-3
Case 1-07
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
A1.550 (39.37) Reference
B - 1.050 (26.67)
C 0.250 (6.35) 0.335 (8.51)
D0.038 (0.97) 0.043 (1.09)
E0.055 (1.40) 0.070 (1.77)
G0.430 (10.92) BSC
H0.215 (5.46) BSC
K0.440 (11.18) 0.480 (12.19)
L0.665 (16.89) BSC
N - 0.830 (21.08)
Q0.151 (3.84) 0.165 (4.19)
U1.187 (30.15) BSC
V0.131 (3.33) 0.188 (4.77)
Dimensions : Inches (Millimetres)
Applications:
Switching regulators.
PWM inverters and motor controls.
Solenoid and relay drivers.
Deflection circuits.
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Rating Symbol Value Unit
Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEO (SUS) 400
V dc
Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEX (SUS) 450
Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEV 850
Emitter-Base Voltage VEB 9.0
Collector Current - Continuous
- Peak (2)
IC
ICM
15
30
Adc
Base Current - Continuous
- Peak (2)
IB
IBM
10
20
Emitter Current - Continuous
- Peak (2)
IE
IEM
25
35
Total Power Dissipation
at TC= 25°C
at TC= 100°C
Derate above 25°C
PD
175
100
1.0
W
W/°C
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range TJ, Tstg -65 to +200 °C
Maximum Ratings (1)
Characteristics Symbol Maximum Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case RθJC 1.0 °C/W
Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes 1/8 Inches
from Case for 5 Seconds TL275 °C
Thermal Characteristics
*Electrical Characteristics (TC= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Off Characteristics (1)
Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage
(lC = 100mA, lB= 0) 2N6547 VEO (sus) 400 -
V dc
Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage
(IC= 8A, Vclamp = Rated VCEX, TC= 100°C) 2N6547
(IC= 15A, Vclamp = Rated VCEO = 100V,
TC= 100°C) 2N6547
VCEX (sus)
450
300
-
Collector Cut off Current
(VCEV = Rated Value, VBE (off) = 1.5V dc)
(VCEV = Rated Value, VBE (off) = 1.5V dc, TC= 100°C)
ICEV - 1.0
4.0
mA dc
Collector Cut off Current
(VCE = Rated VCEV, RBE, = 50, TC= 100°C) ICER - 5.0
Emitter Cut off Current
(VEB = 9.0V dc, IC= 0) IERO - 1.0
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Electrical Characteristics (TC= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Second Breakdown
Second Breakdown Collector Current with Base Forward Biased
t = 1.0s (Non-repetitive) (VCE = 100V dc) IS/b 0.2 - Adc
On Characteristic (1)
DC Current Gain
(lC= 5.0A dc, VCE = 2.0V dc)
(lC= 10A dc, VCE = 2.0V dc)
hFE 12
6.0
60
30
-
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
(lC= 10A dc, IB= 2.0A dc)
(lC= 15A dc, IB= 3.0A dc)
(lC= 10A dc, IB= 2.0A dc, TC= 100°C)
VCE (sat) -1.5
5.0
2.5 V dc
Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage
(lC= 10A dc, IB= 2.0A dc)
(lC= 10A dc, IB= 2.0A dc, TC= 100°C
VBE (sat) - 1.6
Dynamic Characteristics
Current-Gain-Bandwidth Product
(lC= 500mA dc, VCE = 10V dc, ftest = 1.0MHz) fT6.0 28 MHz
Output Capacitance
(VCB = 10V dc, IE= 0, ftest = 1.0MHz) Cob 125 500 pF
Resistive Load
Delay Time
(VCC = 250V, IC= 10A,
IB1 = IB2 = 2.0A, tp= 100µS,
Duty Cycle 2.0%
td- 0.05
µs
Rise Time tr- 1.0
Storage Time ts- 4.0
Fall Time tf- 0.7
Inductive Load, Clamped
Storage Time (IC= 10A (pk), Vclamp = Rated VCEX, IB1 = 2.0A,
VBE (off) = 5.0V dc, TC= 100°C)
ts- 5.0
µs
Fall Time tf- 1.5
Storage Time (IC= 10A (pk), Vclamp = Rated VCEX, IB1 = 2.0A,
VBE (off) = 5.0V dc, TC= 25°C)
tsTypical 2.0
µs
Fall Time tfTypical 0.09
Switching Characteristics
*Indicates JEDEC Registered Data.
(1) Pulse Test: Pulse Width = 300µs, Duty Cycle = 2%.
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DC Current Gain
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
hFE, DC Current Gain
Collector Saturation Region
VCE, Collector-Emitter Voltage (Volts)
IB, Collector Current (Amperes)
“On” Voltages
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
V, Voltage (Volts)
Temperature Coefficients
θθV, Temperature Coefficients (mV/°C)
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
Turn-On Time
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
t, Time (ns)
Turn-Off Time
t, Time (ns)
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
Typical Electrical Characteristics
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Forward Bias Safe Operating Area
VCE, Collector-Emitter Voltage (Volts)
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
Reverse Bias Safe Operating Area
IC, Collector Current (Amperes)
VCE, Collector-Emitter Voltage (Volts)
Power Derating
TC, Case Temperature (°C)
Power Derating Factor (%)
Thermal Response
t, Time (ms)
r(t), Transient Thermal Resistance
(Normalized)
Maximum Rated Safe Operating Areas
There are two limitations on the power handling ability of
a transistor: average junction temperature and second
breakdown. Safe operating area curves indicate IC– VCE
limits of the transistor that must be observed for reliable
operation; i.e., the transistor must not be subjected to greater
dissipation than the curves indicate.
The data is based on TC= 25°C; TJ (pk) is variable depending on
power level. Second breakdown pulse limits are valid for duty
cycles to 10% but must be derated when TC 25°C. Second
breakdown limitations do not derate the same as thermal
limitations. Allowable current at the voltages shown may be
found at any case temperature by using the appropriate curve.
TJ (pk) may be calculated from the data. At high case
temperatures, thermal limitations will reduce the power that can
be handled to values less than the limitations imposed by
second breakdown.
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