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BD138 AI Analysis:
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BD138 product

BD138

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTPower TransistorAudio

The BD138 is a general-purpose PNP power transistor in a SOT-32 package, ideal for audio driver and amplifier stages.

Best for

  • Audio amplifier output stages
  • General purpose switching
  • Driver circuits

Avoid if

  • High-frequency RF applications
  • Space-constrained surface-mount designs

Check before use

  • Thermal management requirements
  • Complementary NPN pairing

Key specifications

Type
PNP
VCEO
-60 V
IC
-1.5 A
Package
SOT-32

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
RoHS non-compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8541.29.0095

Application

Audio AmplifiersPower Drivers

Datasheet

Fairchild-Semiconductor-company-11.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The BD138 is a silicon Epitaxial Planar PNP transistor designed for medium-power linear and switching applications, particularly in audio circuits.