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A1015 Transistor

$0.20
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Specifications

Parameter

Value

Type

P-N-P

Power Dissipation

0.4 watts

High Voltage (Vceo)

50V

High Current (Ic)

150mA

Low Noise

1dB

Case Material

Molded Plastic

Collector Power Dissipation

400mW

DC Current Gain (hfe)

400

Collector Emitter Breakdown Voltage

50Vdc

Collector Base Breakdown Voltage

50Vdc

Base Emitter Saturation Voltage

1.1Vdc

Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage

0.3Vdc

Base Emitter Voltage

1.45Vdc

Complementary Transistor

2SC1815

Operating Temperature

-55°C to +150°C

Storage Temperature

-55°C to +150°C

 

Features

  • Type: P-N-P transistor, suitable for specific circuit configurations.
  • Power Dissipation: Capable of handling up to 0.4 watts of power.
  • High Voltage and Current: Vceo of 50 volts and Ic of 150 milliamps, enabling usage in moderate power applications.
  • Low Noise: Provides low noise operation, essential for sensitive electronic circuits.
  • Case Material: Constructed with molded plastic, ensuring durability and insulation.
  • Collector Power Dissipation: Designed to dissipate up to 400 milliwatts of power.
  • DC Current Gain: Offers a high DC current gain of 400, amplifying input signals effectively.
  • Breakdown Voltages: Collector-emitter and collector-base breakdown voltages both rated at 50 volts DC.
  • Saturation Voltages: Low base-emitter saturation voltage of 1.1 volts and collector-emitter saturation voltage of 0.3 volts, reducing power losses during switching.
  • Base Emitter Voltage: Base-emitter voltage specified at 1.45 volts, crucial for biasing the transistor correctly.
  • Complementary Pair: Acts as a complementary transistor to the 2SC1815, facilitating complementary transistor configurations.
  • Operating and Storage Temperature: Wide operating and storage temperature range from -55°C to +150°C, ensuring suitability for various environmental conditions.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

1

E (Emitter)

The emitter serves as the exit point for the transistor's collector current. It also facilitates the entry of current when the transistor is active. In PNP transistors like the A1015, the emitter typically connects to the most negative voltage level relative to the collector. Current flows from the emitter to the collector during the transistor's active mode.

2

C (Collector)

The collector acts as the entry point for the transistor's collector current. It plays a vital role in regulating the current flow between the emitter and collector. In PNP transistors, the collector usually links to the positive supply voltage. When the base current is applied, it permits the flow of current from the emitter to the collector, thereby amplifying or switching the input signal.

3

B (Base)

The base controls the transistor's operation. A small current applied to the base governs the significantly larger current flowing from the emitter to the collector. Through base current control, the transistor switches between its "off" and "on" states. In amplification applications, minute changes in base current yield substantial alterations in collector current, rendering the transistor suitable for signal amplification.