2N3553

MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm (inches)
8.51 (0.34)
9.40 (0.37)
NPN SILICON HIGH
7.75 (0.305)
8.51 (0.335)
FREQUENCY TRANSISTOR
6.10 (0.240)
6.60 (0.260)

12.70
0.89
(0.035)
max. APPLICATIONS
(0.500)
min. 0.41 (0.016)
0.53 (0.021)
dia.

The 2N3553 is designed for amplifier and

5.08 (0.200)
typ.
oscillator applications in military and
industrial equipment. Suitable for use as
1
2
3
2.54
(0.100) output, driver or pre-driver stages in VHF
0.74 (0.029)
1.14 (0.045)
equipment.
0.71 (0.028)
0.86 (0.034)

45°
FEATURES

TO-39 (TO - 205AD)

• Fast Switching
Pin 1 – Emitter Pin 2 – Base Pin 3 – Collector
• Low Leakage Current

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(TA = 25°c unless otherwise stated)

VCEO Collector – Emitter Voltage 40V
VCBO Collector – Base Voltage 65V
VEBO Emitter – Base Voltage 4.0V
IC Continuous Collector Current 1A
PD Total Device Disipation @ TCase = 25°C 7W
Derate above 25°C 40mW/°C
Tj , Tstg Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range –65 to +200°C

Semelab Plc reserves the right to change test conditions, parameter limits and package dimensions without notice. Information furnished by Semelab is believed
to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.

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 2N3553

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise stated)

Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VCEO(sus) Collector Emitter Sustaining Voltage IC = 200mA IB = 0 40
V
V(BR)EBO Emitter Base Breakdown Voltage IE = 0.1mA IC = 0 4.0
ICEO Collector Cut Off Current VCE = 30V IB = 0 0.1
Collector Cut Off Current VCE = 30V TC = 200°C 5.0
ICEX mA
VBE(off) = 1.5V VCE = 65V 1.0
IEBO Emitter Cut Off Current VBE = 4V IC= 0 0.1
hFE DC Current Gain IC = 250mA VCE = 1.0V 10 —
VCE(sat) Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage IC = 250mA IB = 50mA 1.0 V
IC = 100mA VCE = 28V
fT Current Gain - Bandwidth Product 500 MHz
f = 100MHz
IE = 0 VCB = 30V
Cobo Output Capacitance 8.0 10 pF
f = 100kHz
Pout = 2.5W VCE = 28V
Pin Power Input 0.25 W
f =175MHz
Common Emitter Amplifier Power Pout = 2.5W VCE = 28V
Gpe 10 dB
Gain f =175MHz
Pout = 2.5W VCE = 28V
N Collector Efficiency 50 %
f =175MHz

Semelab Plc reserves the right to change test conditions, parameter limits and package dimensions without notice. Information furnished by Semelab is believed
to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However Semelab assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use.
Semelab encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders.

Semelab plc. Telephone +44(0)1455 556565. Fax +44(0)1455 552612. Document Number 5619
E-mail: sales@semelab.co.uk Website: http://www.semelab.co.uk Issue 1