MPSA05 Transistor Pinout, Equivalent, Features, Applications & More
In this post we are going to discuss about MPSA05 transistor pinout, equivalent, features, applications and other important details about this NPN transistor.
Features / Technical Specifications:
- Package Type: TO-92 and Other Packages
- Transistor Type: NPN
- Max Collector Current(IC): 500mA
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 60V
- Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 60V
- Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
- Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 625 mW
- Max Transition Frequency (fT): 100 MHz
- Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 100
- Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 Centigrade
PNP Complementary:
PNP Complementary of MPSA05 is MPSA55
Replacement and Equivalent:
MPSA06, 2N7051, 2SC4145, MPSA28, MPSA29, BC538, BC538-10, BC538-16, BC538-25, 2N5551, BC537, 2N5833, 2N5550, 2N5831, 2N5832, 2SC2036, 2SC4145, BDB01D, 2N5830, 2N2405, MPSL01
MPSA06 Transistor Explained / Description:
MPSA05 is a NPN BJT transistor build for general purpose switching and amplification purposes. The transistor is having quite good specs due to which it can be used in wide variety of applications and can also be replaced with the widely used 2N3904, 2N2222, BC337 etc. The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 60V due to which it can drive load of upto 60 volts with the load current of 500mA. The minimum collector-emitter saturation voltage is only 0.25V which is another good feature if you want to use this transistor at places where you want to drive the transistor with very little voltage.
Moreover the maximum collector of 625mW and the DC current gain of 100 also makes this transistor suitable to use as an audio amplifier.
Where We Can Use it & How to Use:
MPSA05 is a transistor which can be used almost any applications falls under its ratings. If it is used as a switch it can drive load of upto 500mA which is a quite enough current to drive variety of components in electronic circuits such as relays, LEDs, High power transistor, part of a circuit etc. It can also be used as an amplifier for example as a separate audio amplifier at the audio output stage to drive a speaker or it can also be used in audio amplifier stages. Other than that the 100MHz transition frequency also makes it applicable to use in RF circuits undre 100MHz.
Applications:
Switching loads upto 500mA
Audio amplification
Telecommunication circuits
RF Applications
Darlington pairs
Many general purpose applications
How to Safely Long Run in a Circuit:
For getting long term performance with any component we always suggest to use it atleast 20% below from its maximum ratings and same apply to the MPSA05 transistor. The maximum collector current is 500mA therefore do not drive load of more than 400mA. The maximum collector to emitter voltage is 60V thus do not drive load of more than 48V and always store and operate the device in temperature above -55 degree Celsius and below +150 degree Celsius.
Datasheet:
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https://cdn.datasheetspdf.com/pdf-down/M/P/S/MPSA05_FairchildSemiconductor.pdf
