BFX38

BFX39
BFX40
BFX41

MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm (inches)
PNP SILICON EPITAXIAL
8.51 (0.34)
TRANSISTOR
9.40 (0.37)

7.75 (0.305)
8.51 (0.335)

6.10 (0.240) APPLICATIONS

6.60 (0.260)

• General Purpose Industrial Applications

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

The BFX38-41 are Silicon Planar Epitaxial

5.08 (0.200)
PNP transitors in Jedec TO39 metal case,
typ. designed for a wide variety of applications.

2.54
2 (0.100)
1 3
0.74 (0.029)
1.14 (0.045)

0.71 (0.028)
0.86 (0.034)

45°

TO39 PACKAGE
Pin 1 = Emitter Pin 2 = Base Pin 3 = Collector

BFX38 BFX40
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tcase = 25°C unless otherwise stated) BFX39 BFX41
VCBO Collector – Base Voltage -55V -75V
VCEO Collector – Emitter Voltage -55V -75V
VEBO Emitter – Base Voltage -5V

IC Collector Current -1A

Ptot Total Power Dissipation Tamb < 25°C 0.8W

Tcase < 25°C 4W

Tstg,Tj Storage and Junction Temperature –55 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.

Semelab plc. Telephone +44(0)1455) 556565. Fax +44(0)1455) 552612. Document Number 3084
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 BFX38
BFX39
BFX40
BFX41

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

Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
BFX38 VCB = - 40V IE = 0 - 0.2 - 50 nA
BFX39 Tamb = 125°C -0.25 -50 µA
ICBO Collector Cutoff Current
BFX40 VCB = - 50V IE = 0 - 0.2 - 50 nA
BFX41 Tamb = 125°C -0.25 -50 µA
BFX38
IC = -10µA IE = 0 -55
BFX39
V(BR)CBO Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage V
BFX40
IC = -10µA IE = 0 - 75
BFX41
BFX38
IC = -10mA IB = 0 -55
Collector Emitter Sustaining BFX39
VCEO(SUS)* V
Voltage BFX40
IC = -10mA IB = 0 -75
BFX41
Emitter - Base
V(BR)EBO ALL IE = -10µA IC = 0 -5 V
Breakdown Voltage
Collector- Emitter Saturation IC = -150mA IB = -15mA - 0.12 - 0.15
VCE(SAT)* ALL V
Voltage IC = - 500mA IB = - 50mA - 0.3 - 0.5
Base - Emitter Saturation IC = -150mA IB = -15mA - 0.8 - 0.9
VBE(SAT)* ALL V
Voltage IC = - 500mA IB = - 50mA -0.9 -1.1
BFX38 BFX40
IC = - 100µA VCE = - 5V 60 90
IC = - 100mA VCE = - 5V 85 130
IC = - 500mA VCE = - 5V 60 120
BFX39 BFX41
IC = - 100µA VCE = - 5V 30 45
IC = - 100mA VCE = - 5V 40 70
IC = - 500mA VCE = - 5V 25 65
hFE* DC Current Gain —
IC = - 1A VCE = - 5V
BFX38 30
BFX39 15
BFX40 25
BFX41 10
IC = - 100mA VCE = - 5V
Tamb = - 55°C
BFX38 BFX40 30
BFX39 BFX41 15

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 3084
E-mail: sales@semelab.co.uk Website: http://www.semelab.co.uk Issue 1
 BFX38
BFX39
BFX40
BFX41

Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

IC = -50mA VCE = -10V
fT Transitions Frequency 100 150 MHz
f =100MHz
IC = 0 VEB = -0.5V
CEBO Emitter - Base Capacitance 75 120
f =1MHz
pF
IE = 0 VCB = -0.5V
CCBO Collector - Base Capacitance 15 20
f =1MHz
IC = - 500mA VCC = -30V
ton Turn-on time 33 100
IB1 = -50mA
IC = - 500mA VCC = - 30V
ts Storage Time 160 350 ns
IB1 = IB2 = -50mA
IC = - 500mA VCC = - 30V
tf Fall Time 27 50
IB1 = - IB2 = -50mA

* Pulsed: pulse duration = 300µs, duty cycle = 1%

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rθth(j-case) Thermal Resistance Junction to case 44 °C/W
Rθth(j-amb) Thermal Resistance Junction to ambient 219 °C/W

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 3084
E-mail: sales@semelab.co.uk Website: http://www.semelab.co.uk Issue 1