BD238 AI Analysis:
Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD

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BD238 product

BD238

Discrete Semiconductor Products

PNPBJTTO-126Power Transistor

The BD238 is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for power applications, featuring a -100V collector-emitter breakdown voltage and a -2A continuous collector current capacity in a TO-126 package.

Best for

  • General purpose switching
  • Medium power amplification

Avoid if

  • High-frequency applications above 3MHz
  • Applications requiring >1.25W without external cooling

Check before use

  • Thermal management
  • Pinout configuration

Key specifications

Transistor Type
PNP
VCEO
-100V
IC
-2A
Package
TO-126

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power ManagementGeneral Purpose

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Questions & answers

The BD238 is a PNP power transistor manufactured by CJ, typically used in switching and amplification circuits.