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BU508AW
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
TO-247 semi-insulated power package
Applications
Horizontal deflection output for CRT TV
Switch mode power supplies for CRT TV
Description
The BU508AW 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
TO-247
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2
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Table 1. Device summary
Order code Marking Package Packaging
BU508AW BU508AW TO-247 Tube
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Content BU508AW
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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
BU508AW 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 125 W
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 1 °C/W

BU508AW

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
STMicroelectronics
Description:
Bipolar Transistors - BJT Hi Vltg NPN Pwr transistor
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
Delivery:
DHL FedEx Ups TNT EMS
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