Power BJTs delivered in space and energy-efficient packaging

Nexperia has announced the latest extension to its portfolio of power BJTs with the release of ten standard and ten automotive-qualified products in DFN2020D-3 packaging. These new devices, provided in 50V and 80V ratings and supporting current ranges from 1A to 3A in NPN and PNP polarity, further solidify the company's position as a leading provider in the market. With this release, it offers most of its power BJTs in DFN packaging for designers seeking a space and energy-efficient alternative to older SOT223 and SOT89 packages.

DFN2020D-3 packaged devices provide notable board space savings compared to their leaded counterparts. For example, they deliver an 80% reduction in board space compared to SOT89 and a 90% reduction compared to SOT223. The DFN2020D-3 package also provides side-wettable flanks to enable AOI of solder joints, ensuring improved robustness and reliability.

In addition to general-purpose transistors, the company has also released a series of low VCEsat devices, like the PBS5350PAS-Q. These combine extremely low saturation voltage and high current gain and can help enhance the energy efficiency of many power supply applications. Due to their superior performance, low VCEsat transistors can replace standard transistors in larger packages, allowing more compact designs on smaller PCBs.

The company supports engineers working with BJTs with the 'BJT Application Handbook', a practical, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference work written by engineers for engineers. This gives design engineers a better understanding of the devices, their fundamentals, thermal considerations, and application insights.