BD132 Transistor Pinout, Equivalents, Features, Applications, and Other Useful Information

This post covers BD132 transistor pinout, equivalents, features, applications, and other useful information such as how to use it, safe operating guidelines and other details.

 

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

• Package Type: TO-126
• Transistor Type:  PNP
• Max Collector Current(I_C): –3A
• Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): –45V
• Max Collector-Base Voltage (V_CBO): –45V
• Max Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EBO): –6V
• Max Collector Power Dissipation (P_C): 15W
• Max Transition Frequency (f_T): 60 MHz
• Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (h_FE): 40 (Minimum)
• Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -65 to +150 Centigrade

 

Replacement and Equivalent:

2SB1057, 2SB1153, 2SB1055, 2SB1155, 2SB1158, 2SB1160, 2SB1162, 2SB1165, MJE703, MJE702, MJE701, MJE700, MJE251, MJE235, MJE172G, MJE171, KSE702, KSE700, KSE171, KSB744, BD788/G, BD780, BD776, BD680/A/G, BD678/A/G, BD676/A/G, BD442/G, BD440/G, BD438/G, BD190, BD180, BD178, BD176, 2SB986, 2SB744, 2SB1166, 2SB1165, 2SB1143, 2N6036, 2N6035/G, 2N5195/G, 2N5194/G.

 

BD132 Transistor Explained / Description:

BD132 is a PNP transistor available in TO-126 package. The transistor is designed to be used in general purpose power applications. It features high collector current, low emitter-base voltage, good transition frequency and good total power dissipation.

Looking at the absolute maximum ratings of the transistor the collector-emitter voltage is -45V, collector current is -3A, collector-base voltage is also -45V, emitter-base voltage is -4V , peak base current is -0.5A, total power dissipation is 15W, junction temperature is 150°C and storage and operating temperature is from -65°C to 150°C. The absolute maximum ratings are the maximum limits of the transistors that the manufacturer write in its datasheet, it means that the transistor cannot survive above these ratings. But using the transistor on these ratings will also put stress on the transistor and weakens its performance in the long run. So the best practice is to use the transistor at least 20% below from these ratings.

According to the datasheet the transistor is designed to be used in general purpose power applications but it is not limited to these applications and can also be used in wide variety of other applications.

 

How to Use This Transistor:

Here we are discussing a simple procedure to use it as a switch. For doing so apply signals at the base of the transistor from which you want to drive the output load of this transistor. Connect its emitter pin with the positive rail of the circuit and connect the load between collector and the negative supply rail of the circuit.

 

Applications:

Voltage Regulators

Battery charger circuits

PWM controllers

Solar Circuits

Switching Circuits

Motor Drivers

Audio Amplifiers

Variety of General Purpose Applications

 

Safe Operating Guidelines:

Here are some guidelines to use the transistor wisely.

• To safely operate the transistor as mentioned above use it atleast 20% below from its absolute maximum ratings.
• The max collector-emitter voltage is -45V but we will only use 36V.
• The maximum collector current is -3A but we will not drive load of more tan 2.4A.
• The Storage and operating temperature should be between -65°C to 150°C.

 

Datasheet:

To download the datasheet just copy and paste the below link in your browser.

https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/624041/NJSEMI/BD132.html