The STA461C is a Power Bipolar Transistor optimized for high-speed and low-voltage operations. It provides excellent performance for specific applications, such as analog and digital signal switching.
Sanken STA461C's Features
The Sanken STA461C is a remarkable Power Bipolar Transistor with several outstanding features. Firstly, it excels in high - speed operation, making it a top choice for fast - switching circuits. This characteristic enables quick signal processing and is crucial in applications where speed is of the essence. Secondly, it can operate at low voltages, which is highly beneficial for battery - powered or low - voltage systems. This feature not only expands its application scope but also contributes to energy - efficient operation.
The STA461C also has a high current - handling capacity, allowing it to manage demanding applications that require high currents. It can handle up to 10 A of current, ensuring reliable performance under heavy - load conditions. Another notable feature is its low saturation voltage. This reduces power consumption and heat generation in the circuit, enhancing the overall efficiency and stability of the system. Finally, it has a high Gain Bandwidth Product (GBW). This makes it well - suited for applications that demand high - frequency switching and amplification, such as in digital signal processing systems.
Sanken STA461C's Applications
The Sanken STA461C finds wide - ranging applications across various electronic fields. In Analog - to - Digital Converters (ADCs), it is an ideal component. Its high - speed operation enables rapid conversion between analog and digital signals, while its low - voltage capabilities and high current - handling capacity ensure stable performance. This allows for accurate and efficient signal conversion, which is crucial in data acquisition systems. For Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Systems, the STA461C's high gain bandwidth product and low saturation voltage make it a perfect fit. These features facilitate fast switching and amplification, which are essential for processing complex digital signals. Whether it's in audio processing or image enhancement applications, the STA461C helps in achieving high - quality signal processing results. In power supplies, the STA461C plays a vital role. It can be used to regulate voltage levels, ensuring a stable output. Additionally, it can provide electrical isolation and switch between different power sources. This makes it an important part of power management systems in various devices, from consumer electronics to industrial equipment.
It is also suitable for Semiconductor Testing Equipment. Its high - speed operation and low - voltage capabilities enable precise testing of semiconductor devices under different conditions, helping to evaluate their performance accurately.
Sanken STA461C's Attributes
| Package |
Bulk |
Product Status |
Active |
| Transistor Type |
2 NPN |
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) |
6A |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) |
70V |
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic |
150mV @ 15mA, 1.5A |
| Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) |
10µA (ICBO) |
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce |
400 @ 1A, 1V |
| Power - Max |
3.2W |
Operating Temperature |
150°C (TJ) |
| Mounting Type |
Through Hole |
Package / Case |
10-SIP |
| Supplier Device Package |
10-SIP |
Base Product Number |
STA461 |
Sanken STA461C's Category - Bipolar (BJT)
As a key semiconductor device, bipolar junction transistor (BJT) plays a vital role in the electronic world. In terms of structure, BJT is divided into PNP type and NPN type, which are skillfully composed of P-type regions and N-type regions. The potential barrier change of the PN junction determines whether the current can conduct or not. Its working principle is based on current control. Different voltage biases make PNP-type and NPN-type transistors switch between cut-off and amplification states. In terms of technical points, parameters such as current amplification factor, input and output resistance, maximum withstand voltage and current, and maximum operating temperature determine the performance of BJT.
Sanken STA461C, as an excellent transistor, is not a simple traditional BJT, but it inherits and develops many advantages of BJT. STA461C has a high current handling capacity, similar to the control of large currents when BJT is used as a current amplifier. Its high-speed operation characteristics also correspond to the fast response of BJT in switching circuits. In some circuits that require high-speed switching and high-current driving, STA461C, like BJT, can function stably. Meanwhile, its low saturation voltage characteristic effectively reduces power loss and improves energy efficiency. This is also an extension and expansion of the technical advantages of BJT, making Sanken STA461C a reliable choice in many electronic applications, such as analog-to-digital converters and digital signal processing systems, providing a solid guarantee for the efficient operation of electronic devices.
It has a wide range of applications. Structurally, the PNP type is composed of a P-type region, an N-type region, and a P-type region, while the NPN type is a combination of an N-type region, a P-type region, and an N-type region. The PN junction formed by the P-type and N-type regions is of great significance. The potential barrier on its junction surface changes with the bias state. When it is forward-biased, the potential barrier becomes smaller and electrons and holes can flow. When it is reverse-biased, the potential barrier becomes larger and electrons and holes can hardly flow.
In terms of classification, there are two types: PNP and NPN. In the PNP type, the P-type region is the base, the N-type region is the emitter, and the P-type region is the collector. In contrast, in the NPN type, the N-type region is the base, the P-type region is the emitter, and the N-type region is the collector. Its basic principle is current control. For example, in the PNP type, when the collector is at a positive voltage, the base is at a negative voltage, and the emitter is at a negative voltage, the PNP transistor is in the cut-off state; when the emitter is at a positive voltage, it is in the amplification state. In the NPN type, when the collector is at a negative voltage and the base and emitter are at positive voltages, the NPN transistor is in the cut-off state; when the collector and base are at positive voltages and the emitter is at a negative voltage, the NPN transistor is in the amplification state. Moreover, the performance of BJT is determined by technical points such as current amplification factor β, input resistance ρ, output resistance r, maximum withstand voltage VCEO and VCBO, maximum withstand current ICmax, and maximum operating temperature Tjmax.
Although Sanken STA461C is not a traditional and simple BJT, it is closely related to BJT. It draws on and develops the advantages of BJT in many aspects. For example, it has a high current handling capacity and can handle large currents like BJT when it is used as a current amplifier. It has high-speed operation characteristics, which echo the fast response of BJT in switching circuits. It performs well in terms of low saturation voltage, which can reduce power loss and improve energy efficiency. In various circuits such as analog-to-digital converters and digital signal processing systems, like BJT, it is an important device to ensure the stable and efficient operation of circuits.
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