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3A, 80V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, TO-220AB, TO-220, 3 PIN

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BD242B by STMicroelectronics is a Power Bipolar Transistor.
Power Bipolar Transistors are under the broader part category of Transistors.

A transistor is a small semiconductor device used to amplify, control, or create electrical signals. When selecting a transistor, factors such as voltage, current rating, gain, and power dissipation must be considered, with common types. Read more about Transistors on our Transistors part category page.

Price & Stock for BD242B

Part # Distributor Description Stock Price Buy
DISTI # 51AC8899
Newark Transistor, Pnp, -80V, -3A, To-220, Transistor Polarity:Pnp, Collector Emitter Voltage V(Br)Ceo:-80V, Transition Frequency Ft:-, Power Dissipation Pd:40W, Dc Collector Current:-3A, Dc Current Gain Hfe:10Hfe, Transistor Case Rohs Compliant: Yes |Stmicroelectronics BD242B RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 5 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 1 Container: Bulk 3481
  • 1 $1.1600
  • 10 $0.7680
  • 100 $0.5950
  • 500 $0.5010
  • 1,000 $0.4240
  • 2,500 $0.3350
$0.3350 / $1.1600 Buy Now
DISTI # 497-16144-5-ND
DigiKey TRANS PNP 80V 3A TO-220 Min Qty: 1 Lead time: 14 Weeks Container: Tube 666
In Stock
  • 1 $1.7700
  • 50 $0.8452
  • 100 $0.7548
  • 500 $0.5962
  • 1,000 $0.5452
  • 2,000 $0.5023
  • 5,000 $0.4558
  • 10,000 $0.4437
$0.4437 / $1.7700 Buy Now
DISTI # BD242B
Avnet Americas Trans GP BJT PNP 80V 3A 3-Pin(3+Tab) TO-220 - Rail/Tube (Alt: BD242B) RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 3000 Package Multiple: 1000 Lead time: 14 Weeks, 0 Days Container: Tube 0
  • 3,000 $0.2135
  • 5,000 $0.2122
  • 8,000 $0.2083
  • 15,000 $0.2045
  • 30,000 $0.2008
$0.2008 / $0.2135 Buy Now
DISTI # 511-BD242B
Mouser Electronics Bipolar Transistors - BJT PNP General Purpose RoHS: Compliant 1615
  • 1 $1.3000
  • 10 $0.7680
  • 100 $0.6830
  • 500 $0.5490
  • 1,000 $0.5190
  • 2,000 $0.3680
$0.3680 / $1.3000 Buy Now
DISTI # E02:0323_00207870
Arrow Electronics Trans GP BJT PNP 80V 3A 2000mW 3-Pin(3+Tab) TO-220AB Tube Min Qty: 1 Package Multiple: 1 Lead time: 22 Weeks Date Code: 2213 Europe - 12100
  • 1 $0.1476
$0.1476 Buy Now
DISTI # 76058116
Verical Trans GP BJT PNP 80V 3A 2000mW 3-Pin(3+Tab) TO-220AB Tube Min Qty: 38 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 2213 Americas - 12100
  • 38 $0.1577
$0.1577 Buy Now
Future Electronics BD242B Series PNP 80 V 3 A 2 W Through Hole Bipolar Transistor - TO-220 Min Qty: 1000 Package Multiple: 1000 5400
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  • 50 $0.1280
  • 2,000 $0.1260
  • 4,000 $0.1240
  • 15,000 $0.1210
$0.1210 / $0.1280 Buy Now
DISTI # BD242B
TME Transistor: PNP, bipolar, 80V, 3A, 40W, TO220AB Min Qty: 1 684
  • 1 $1.0460
  • 3 $0.9600
  • 10 $0.8730
  • 50 $0.7860
  • 100 $0.7000
  • 250 $0.5750
  • 500 $0.4600
  • 1,000 $0.4100
$0.4100 / $1.0460 Buy Now
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DISTI # BD242B
Avnet Silica Trans GP BJT PNP 80V 3A 3Pin3Tab TO220 (Alt: BD242B) RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 50 Package Multiple: 50 Lead time: 9 Weeks, 0 Days Silica - 8800
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DISTI # BD242B
EBV Elektronik Trans GP BJT PNP 80V 3A 3Pin3Tab TO220 (Alt: BD242B) RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 50 Package Multiple: 50 Lead time: 26 Weeks, 0 Days EBV - 900
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LCSC 80V 2W 251A4V 3A PNP TO-220 Bipolar (BJT) ROHS 646
  • 1 $0.4195
  • 10 $0.3772
  • 50 $0.3561
  • 100 $0.3350
  • 500 $0.3229
  • 1,000 $0.3154
$0.3154 / $0.4195 Buy Now

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BD242B Part Data Attributes

BD242B STMicroelectronics
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BD242B STMicroelectronics 3A, 80V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, TO-220AB, TO-220, 3 PIN
Pbfree Code Yes
Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Active
Ihs Manufacturer STMICROELECTRONICS
Part Package Code TO-220AB
Package Description TO-220, 3 PIN
Pin Count 3
Reach Compliance Code not_compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
HTS Code 8541.29.00.95
Factory Lead Time 14 Weeks
Samacsys Manufacturer STMicroelectronics
Collector Current-Max (IC) 3 A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 80 V
Configuration SINGLE
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 10
JEDEC-95 Code TO-220AB
JESD-30 Code R-PSFM-T3
JESD-609 Code e3
Number of Elements 1
Number of Terminals 3
Operating Temperature-Max 150 °C
Package Body Material PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Shape RECTANGULAR
Package Style FLANGE MOUNT
Polarity/Channel Type PNP
Power Dissipation Ambient-Max 40 W
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) 40 W
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Surface Mount NO
Terminal Finish MATTE TIN
Terminal Form THROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Position SINGLE
Transistor Application SWITCHING
Transistor Element Material SILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 3 MHz
VCEsat-Max 1.2 V

Alternate Parts for BD242B

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Part Number Manufacturer Composite Price Description Compare
BD638 onsemi Check for Price TRANSISTOR,BJT,PNP,80V V(BR)CEO,2A I(C),TO-220AB BD242B vs BD638
BD242B onsemi Check for Price 3.0 A, 80 V PNP Bipolar Power Transistor, TO-220-3, 50-TUBE BD242B vs BD242B
BD242B Samsung Semiconductor Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 3A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs BD242B
BD242B Micro Electronics Ltd Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 3A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs BD242B
BD634 onsemi Check for Price TRANSISTOR,BJT,PNP,45V V(BR)CEO,2A I(C),TO-220AB BD242B vs BD634
BD242B Baneasa SA Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 3A I(C), 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs BD242B
Part Number Manufacturer Composite Price Description Compare
TIP137 STMicroelectronics $0.7549 Low voltage PNP power Darlington transistor BD242B vs TIP137
TIP112 Texas Instruments Check for Price 0.05A, 100V, NPN, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR BD242B vs TIP112
TIP125 Toshiba America Electronic Components Check for Price TRANSISTOR 5 A, 60 V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, TO-220AB, TO-220AB, 3 PIN, BIP General Purpose Power BD242B vs TIP125
TIP125 Micro Commercial Components Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 5A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, PLASTIC, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP125
TIP125BG onsemi Check for Price 5A, 60V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, PLASTIC, TO-220AB, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP125BG
TIP117 Texas Instruments Check for Price PnP Darlington - Connected Silicon Power Transistors 3-TO-220 BD242B vs TIP117
TIP117 Baneasa SA Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 4A I(C), 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP117
TIP125BC onsemi Check for Price 5A, 60V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, PLASTIC, TO-220AB, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP125BC
TIP125 Crimson Semiconductor Inc Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 5A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP125
TIP116 Continental Device India Ltd Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 2A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-220AB, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin, TO-220, 3 PIN BD242B vs TIP116

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BD242B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The recommended operating voltage range for the BD242B is 4.5V to 18V, with a typical voltage of 12V.

  • To ensure proper thermal management, it's recommended to attach a heat sink to the BD242B, and ensure good airflow around the device. The thermal resistance (RthJA) of the BD242B is 40°C/W.

  • The maximum current rating for the BD242B is 2A, with a peak current of 4A for a short duration (less than 100ms).

  • To protect the BD242B from overvoltage and undervoltage conditions, it's recommended to use a voltage regulator or a voltage supervisor circuit to ensure the input voltage remains within the recommended operating range.

  • The EN (enable) pin on the BD242B is used to enable or disable the device. When the EN pin is high, the device is enabled, and when it's low, the device is disabled.

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