2N3055 NPN Power Transistor Metal (60V-15A) TO-3

2N3055 NPN Power Transistor 60V 15A TO-3

2N3055 is a general-purpose NPN power transistor manufactured with the epitaxial base process, mounted in a hermetically sealed metal case. The device is designed for general-purpose switching and amplifier applications.

Features and Specifications

• Medium power transistor
• Excellent safe operating area
• The low collector-emitter saturation voltage
• Pb−free packages are available
• DC gain (hFE) up to 70
• With HFE improved linearity
• Maximum voltage across collector and emitter: 60V DC
• Maximum current allowed through collector: 15A DC
• Maximum voltage across base and emitter: 7V DC
• Maximum current allowed through base: 7A DC
• Maximum voltage across collector and base: 100V DC
• Operating temperature range: -65ºC to +200ºC
• Total power dissipation: 115W

2N3055 Transistor Overview

2N3055 is preferred when you want a simple switching device for medium power loads. 2N3055 is one of the basic transistors available in the market for cheap and with features being suited for many applications.

2N3055 is also used in audio power amplifiers. The device has a good amplifying factor and also the gain is almost linear making 2N3055 one of the best solutions for power amplifiers.

Applications

• Power switching circuits
• Amplifier circuits
• PWM applications
• Regulator circuits
• Switch mode power supply
• Signal Amplifiers

2N3055 Datasheet