MJD41C (NPN), MJD42C (PNP)
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5
I
C
, COLLECTOR CURRENT (AMP)
10
70
V
CE
, COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0.01
10
1
0.3
3
0.1
0.03
WIRE BOND LIMIT
THERMAL LIMIT
SECOND BREAKDOWN LIMIT
Figure 12. Maximum Forward Bias
Safe Operating Area
T
C
= 25°C SINGLE PULSE
T
J
= 150°C
dc
0.5
2
5
1ms
MJD41C, 42C
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0.05
100ms
CURVES APPLY BELOW RATED V
CEO
5ms
500ms
There are two limitations on the power handling ability of
a transistor: average junction temperature and second
breakdown. Safe operating area curves indicate I
C
− V
CE
limits of the transistor that must be observed for reliable
operation; i.e., the transistor must not be subjected to greater
dissipation than the curves indicate.
The data of Figure 12 is based on T
J(pk)
= 150_C; T
C
is
variable depending on conditions. Second breakdown pulse
limits are valid for duty cycles to 10% provided
T
J(pk)
v 150_C. T
J(pk)
may be calculated from the data in
Figure 11. At high case temperatures, thermal limitations
will reduce the power that can be handled to values less than
the limitations imposed by second breakdown.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device Package Type Package Shipping
†
MJD41CRLG DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 1,800 / Tape & Reel
MJD41CT4G DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 2,500 / Tape & Reel
NJVMJD41CT4G* DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 2,500 / Tape & Reel
MJD42CG DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 75 Units / Rail
MJD42C1G IPAK
(Pb−Free)
369D 75 Units / Rail
MJD42CRLG DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 1,800 / Tape & Reel
NJVMJD42CRLG* DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 1,800 / Tape & Reel
MJD42CT4G DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 2,500 / Tape & Reel
NJVMJD42CT4G* DPAK
(Pb−Free)
369C 2,500 / Tape & Reel
†For information on tape and reel specifications, including part orientation and tape sizes, please refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging
Specifications Brochure, BRD8011/D.
*NJV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC−Q101 Qualified and PPAP
Capable