MPSA56
Vishay Semiconductors
New Product
formerly General Semiconductor
Small Signal Transistor (PNP)
TO-226AA (TO-92)
0.142 (3.6)
0.181 (4.6)
Features
min. 0.492 (12.5) 0.181 (4.6)
• PNP Silicon Epitaxial Planar Transistor for
switching and amplifier applications.
• As complementary type, the NPN transistor
MPSA06 is recommended.
• On special request, this transistor is also
manufactured in the pin configuration TO-18.
• This transistor is also available in the SOT-23 case
with the type designation MMBTA56.
Mechanical Data
max. ∅
0.022 (0.55)
0.098 (2.5)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Case: TO-92 Plastic Package
Weight: approx. 0.18g
Packaging Codes/Options:
E6/Bulk – 5K per container, 20K/box
E7/4K per Ammo mag., 20K/box
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Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics
Parameter
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Value
Unit
Collector-Base Voltage
–VCBO
80
V
Collector-Emitter Voltage
–VCEO
80
V
Emitter-Base Voltage
–VEBO
4.0
V
–IC
500
mA
Ptot
625
1.5
mW
W
RΘJA
200(1)
°C/W
Junction Temperature
Tj
150
°C
Storage Temperature Range
TS
–55 to +150
°C
Collector Current
Power Dissipation
TA = 25°C
TC = 25°C
Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient Air
Note:
(1) Valid provided that leads are kept at ambient temperature.
Document Number 88235
10-May-02
www.vishay.com
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