Document No. D14857EJ2V0DS00 (2nd edition)
Date Published April 2002 N CP(K)
Printed in Japan
DARLINGTON POWER TRANSISTOR
2SA1720
PNP SILICON EPITAXIAL TRANSISTOR (DARLINGTON CONNECTION)
FOR HIGH-SPEED SWITCHING
DATA SHEET
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The 2SA1720 is a high-speed Darlington power transistor.
This transistor is ideal for high-precision control such as PWM
control for pulse motors or brushless motors in OA and FA equipment.
FEATURES
• Mold package that does not require an insulating board or insulation
bushing
• On-chip C-to-E reverse diode
• Fast switching speed
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T
A
= 25°
°°
°C)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Collector to base voltage V
CBO
−100
V
Collector to emitter voltage V
CEO
−100
V
Emitter to base voltage V
EBO
−8.0
V
Collector current (DC) I
C(DC)
−10, +3.0
A
Collector current (pulse) I
C(pulse)
PW ≤ 10 ms,
duty cycle ≤ 50%
–
+
20
A
Base current (DC) I
B(DC)
−1.0
A
T
C
= 25°C
25 W
Total power dissipation P
T
T
A
= 25°C
2.0 W
Junction temperature T
j
150
°C
Storage temperature T
stg
−55 to +150 °C
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No. Package
2SA1720 Isolated TO-220
EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT
1. Base
2. Collector
3. Emitter