Underside View
Pin 1 – Base Pin 2 – Emitter Pin 3 – Collector
MEDIUM POWER PNP
SWITCHING TRANSISTOR
FOR SWITCHING APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
• SILICON PLANAR EPITAXIAL PNP
TRANSISTOR
• CECC SCREENING OPTIONS
• SPACE QUALITY LEVELS OPTIONS
• JAN LEVEL SCREENING OPTIONS
APPLICATIONS:
The 2N4398 is intended for use in power
amplifier and switching circuits.
TO-3 (TO-204AA)
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm (inches)
2N4398
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Issue 1
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tcase = 25°C unless otherwise stated)
VCEO Collector - Emitter Voltage (IB =0) 40V
VCBO Collector - Base Voltage (IE =0) 40V
VEBO Collector - Emitter Voltage (IC =0) 5V
IC Collector Current 30A
ICM Collector Pea k Current 50A
IB Base Current 7.5A
PTOT Total Power Dissipation @ Tcase < 25°C 200W
Tj , Tstg Maximum Junction And Storage Temperature -65 to +200°C
4 0 .0 1 (1 .5 7 5 )
Max.
4.47 (0.176)
Rad.
2 Pls.
2 2 .2 3 (0 .8 7 5 )
Max.
1 1 .4 3 (0 .4 5 0 )
6.35 (0.250)
1 2 .1 9 (0 .4 8 )
1 1 .1 8 (0 .4 4 )
1.63 (0.064)
1.52 (0.060)
1.57 (0.062)
1.47 (0.058)
Dia.
3 0 .4 0 (1 .1 9 7 )
2 9 .9 0 (1 .1 7 7 )
1 6 .9 7 (0 .6 6 8 )
1 6 .8 7 (0 .6 6 4 )
4.09 (0.161)
3.84 (0.151)
2 Pls
1 1 .1 8 (0 .4 4 0 )
1 0 .6 7 (0 .4 2 0 )
26.67
(1.050)
Max.
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to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.
2N4398
Semelab plc. Telephone +44(0)1455 556565. Fax +44(0)1455 552612.
E-mail: sales@ semelab.co.uk Website : http://www.semelab.co.uk Document Number 4089
Issue 1
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tcase = 25°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
IEBO Emitter Cut-off Current IC=0 VEB=5V 5
ICBO Collector Cut-off Current IE=0 VEB=40V 1
ICEV Collector Cut-off Current (VBE=-1.5V) VCE=40V 5
VCE=30V TC=150°C 10
ICEO Collector Cut-off Current IB=0 VCE=40V 5
mA
VCEO(sus)* Collector-Emitter Sustaining Voltage IB=0 IC=200mA 40 V
hFE* DC Current Gain IC=15A VCE=2V 15 60
IC=30A VCE=4V 5
VCE(sat)* Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC=10A IB=1A 0.75
IC=15A IB=1.5A 1.0
IC=20A IB=2A 2.0
IC=30A IB=6A 4.0
VBE(sat)* Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC=10A IB=1.0A 1.7
IC=15A IB=1.5A 1.8
IC=20A IB=2.0A 2.5
VBE* Base-Emitter Voltage IC=15A VCE=2V 1.7
IC=30A VCE=4V 3.0
V
fT Transition Frequency IC=1A VCE=10V 4 MHz
f=1MHz
hfe Small Signal Current Gain IC=1A VCE=10V 40
f=1KHz
tr Rise Time VCC=30V IC=10A 1
ts Storage Time IB1=-IB2=1A 2
tf Fall Time 1 µs
RθJC Thermal Resistance Junction - Case 0.875 °C/W
* Pulsed: Pulse Duration = 300µs, duty cycle = 1.5%
Semelab Plc reserves the right to change test conditions, parameter limits and package dimensions without notice. Information furnished by Semelab is believed
to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.
