2SC5242 NPN TO-3P 230V 15A NPN Transistor 2SA1962 Complementary

Product Description: 2SC5242 NPN TO-3P 230V 15A Complementary to 2SA1962

The 2SC5242 is a high-power NPN transistor housed in a TO-3P package, designed for high-voltage and high-current applications. This transistor is ideal for use in audio amplification, power supply circuits, and other industrial applications that require high power handling capabilities. With a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 230V and a maximum collector current of 15A, the 2SC5242 provides robust performance, making it suitable for power amplifiers, motor drivers, and other demanding electronic systems. It is complementary to the 2SA1962 PNP transistor, making it an excellent choice for push-pull and complementary amplifier designs. Its high current gain, low saturation voltage, and reliable thermal performance make it a preferred choice for high-efficiency power electronic circuits.

Features:

• High Voltage Rating: With a collector-emitter voltage rating of 230V, the 2SC5242 can be used in high-voltage power circuits.
• High Current Handling: Capable of handling up to 15A of continuous collector current, providing robust power handling for demanding applications.
• Complementary Pair: Designed to complement the 2SA1962 PNP transistor, making it ideal for complementary amplifier configurations and push-pull designs.
• Low Saturation Voltage: Features a low saturation voltage, improving the efficiency of power conversion and reducing heat dissipation.
• High Current Gain: Provides high current gain (hFE), making it suitable for power amplification with minimal distortion and high linearity.
• TO-3P Package: Housed in a TO-3P package, which provides excellent thermal management and easy mounting in power amplifier circuits.
• Thermal Stability: Features good thermal stability, allowing the device to operate reliably even under high-power conditions.
• Fast Switching Speed: Capable of fast switching for applications requiring high-speed operation in power amplifiers and other circuits.

Applications:

• Audio Amplifiers: Used in high-power audio amplification systems to drive large speakers with high efficiency and low distortion.
• Power Supplies: Ideal for use in power supply circuits where high current and voltage handling is required for efficient power conversion.
• Motor Drivers: Used in motor control circuits to drive high-power motors in industrial automation and robotic systems.
• Complementary Push-Pull Amplifiers: When paired with the 2SA1962 PNP transistor, the 2SC5242 is suitable for complementary push-pull amplifier designs, commonly found in audio power amplifiers.
• Industrial Power Electronics: Can be used in various industrial applications requiring high-power switching and amplification, such as in inverters and switching power supplies.
• Telecommunication Equipment: Employed in telecommunication devices that require high-power amplification for signal transmission.

Package Included: 1 x 2SC5242 NPN TO-3P 230V 15A Complementary to 2SA1962
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