MPSA13 Pinout, Equivalent, Uses, Specifications and Other Details
MPSA13 is a widely used dalington NPN transistor available in TO-92 package. In this post we are going to discuss MPSA13 pinout, equivalent, uses, specifications and other details about this transistor.
Features / Technical Specifications:
- Package Type: TO-92
- Transistor Type: NPN Darlington
- Max Collector Current(IC): 500mA
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 30V
- Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 30V
- Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 10V
- Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 625 miliWatt
- Max Transition Frequency (fT): 125 MHz
- Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 5000
- Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 Centigrade
PNP Complementary:
PNP Complementary of MPSA13 is MPSA63
Replacement and Equivalent:
MPSA14, MPSA12, 2SC982, 2N6426, MPSW45, ECG46, 2SC982, 2N5525, 2N5306, 2N6427, 2SC1472, BC517, 2N7051, 2N7051 (Pin configuration of the replacement or substitute transistors mentioned here may different from the MPSA13 therefore it is suggested to check pin configurations before replacing in a circuit. )
MPSA13 Transistor Explained / Description:
MPSA13 is an NPN darlington transistor manufactured in TO-92 package. It is a widely used transistor. It is a darlington transistor which means it has two transistors or one pair of same transistors inside connected in a special way that is called darlington pair. It has a DC current gain of 5000 due to which the collector and emitter will be saturated on very small amount of current and the maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage is only 1.5V. The maximum collector current of the transistor is 500mA or 0.5A that is quite enough to drive variety of loads. The maximum collector dissipation is 625mW therefore it can also be used as an amplifier and preamplifier for audio and other signals in electronics.
Where We Can Use it & How to Use:
MPSA13 is a high gain dralington transistor and due to its high gain capabilities it can be use where there is a requirement to amplify any type of low gain signals. It can be used as an audio amplifier, audio preamplifier or miscellaneous signal amplifier. Other than that it can be used as a very low current switch and capable to drive load of under 0.5A. The load can be a relay, high power LEDs, high power transistors. It can also be used at the output of electronics platforms like arduino, raspberry pi etc.
Applications:
Audio Preamplifiers
Audio Amplifier Stages
Sensor Circuits
Switching Loads under 0.5A
Motor Driver Circuits
How to Safely Long Run in a Circuit:
To get long life performance with MPSA13 the user should not drive load of more than 500mA and 30V DC. Always use a suitable base resistor and do not expose to temperature above +150 centigrade and below -55 centigrade.
Datasheet:
To Download the datasheet just copy and paste the below link in your browser.
https://pdf1.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/12543/ONSEMI/MPSA13/+02WWWUllREMIcPTXhNC+/datasheet.pdf
