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BU508AF
High voltage NPN power transistor for standard
definition CRT display
Features
State-of-the-art technology:
Diffused collector “Enhanced generation”
Stable performances versus operating
temperature variation
Low base-drive requirement
Tight h
FE
range at operating collector current
High ruggedness
Fully insulated power package U.L. compliant
Applications
Horizontal deflection output for CRT TV
Switch mode power supplies for CRT TV
Description
The BU508AF is manufactured using diffused
collector in planar technology adopting new and
enhanced high voltage structure for updated
performance to the horizontal deflection stage.
Figure 1. Internal schematic diagram
ISOWATT218FX
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Table 1. Device summary
Order code Marking Package Packaging
BU508AF BU508AF ISOWATT218FX Tube
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Content BU508AF
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Content
1 Electrical ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Electrical characteristics (curves) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Test circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Package mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BU508AF Electrical ratings
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1 Electrical ratings
Table 2. Absolute maximum rating
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
CES
Collector-emitter voltage (V
BE
= 0) 1500 V
V
CEO
Collector-emitter voltage (I
B
= 0) 700 V
V
EBO
Collector-base voltage (I
C
= 0) 9 V
I
C
Collector current 8 A
I
CM
Collector peak current (t
P
< 5ms) 15 A
I
B
Base current 4 A
P
TOT
Total dissipation at T
c
= 25°C 50 W
V
ins
Insulation withstand voltage (RMS) from all three leads to
external heatsink
2500 V
T
stg
Storage temperature -65 to 150
°C
T
J
Max. operating junction temperature 150
Table 3. Thermal data
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
R
thj-case
Thermal resistance junction-case _______________max 2.5 °C/W

BU508AF

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
STMicroelectronics
Description:
Bipolar Transistors - BJT NPN Power Transistor
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
Delivery:
DHL FedEx Ups TNT EMS
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