BCP52-10-TP

Overview

The BCP52-10-TP is a PNP plastic-encapsulated transistor manufactured by Micro Commercial Components (MCC). It features a collector-emitter voltage of -60 V and a continuous collector current of -1.0 A. The device dissipates up to 1.5 W with a thermal resistance of 83.3 °C/W. Operating temperatures range from -55°C to +150°C. The DC current gain ranges from 63 to 160, with a transition frequency of 100 MHz.

Feature Summary

• Designed for audio frequency driver and output stages
• Provides high collector current capability
• Features low collector-emitter saturation voltage

Applications

• Audio frequency driver circuits
• Audio frequency output stages
• General-purpose switching applications

Procurement Notes

Verify the component against official MCC datasheets to confirm pinout and electrical ratings. Ensure compliance with RoHS standards as indicated by the suffix. Purchase only from authorized distributors to guarantee authenticity and traceability. Confirm package dimensions match SOT-223 specifications before integration.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring a PNP transistor with a -60 V breakdown voltage and -1.0 A current capacity. Consider the complementary NPN types within the BCP54 to BCP56 series for matched pairs. Evaluate the thermal resistance and power dissipation limits relative to the specific circuit environment.

Part Context

This part belongs to the BCP51 through BCP53 series of PNP transistors. These devices are designed for general-purpose amplification and switching tasks. The series utilizes a standard SOT-223 package suitable for surface-mount assembly. They serve as complementary counterparts to the NPN variants in the same product family.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include the BCP51-10-TP and BCP53-10-TP, which share identical packaging and maximum ratings but differ in collector-emitter breakdown voltages.