2STA2510

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The 2STA2510 is a high-power PNP epitaxial planar bipolar transistor manufactured using BiT-LA technology. It features a collector-emitter voltage of -100 V, a continuous collector current of -25 A, and a total dissipation of 125 W at 25 °C case temperature. The device exhibits a typical transition frequency of 20 MHz and a DC current gain ranging from 40 to 80 at -12 A. It is housed in a TO-3P package with a thermal resistance junction-to-case of 1 °C/W.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

• High breakdown voltage capability of -100 V for robust operation
• Complementary design matching the 2STC2510 NPN transistor
• Good gain linearity behavior due to BiT-LA technology
• Fully characterized performance at elevated temperatures up to 125 °C

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

• Audio power amplifiers

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify component status as the datasheet explicitly identifies this part as obsolete. Confirm availability through secondary market channels or authorized distributors holding remaining stock. Ensure the TO-3P tube packaging matches your assembly requirements. Validate that the specific revision history aligns with your design specifications before finalizing procurement plans.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component when designing complementary push-pull stages requiring a PNP counterpart to the 2STC2510. Consider the TO-3P package constraints for thermal management and mechanical mounting. Evaluate the -100 V rating against peak load voltages. Verify that the 125 W dissipation capacity meets the amplifier's thermal design needs under worst-case operating conditions.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This device belongs to STMicroelectronics' discrete bipolar transistor portfolio, specifically utilizing BiT-LA technology for linear amplifier applications. It serves as the PNP complement to the 2STC2510 NPN transistor, enabling balanced circuit designs. The product line targets high-power audio and industrial switching applications requiring reliable performance and defined electrical characteristics.

Single Bipolar Transistors Replacement Considerations

The official complementary replacement is the 2STC2510 NPN transistor for push-pull configurations. No other direct substitutes are documented in the provided datasheet.