MPSA42 NPN HV Video Output Transistor
Series MPS
MPSA42 overview
The MPSA42 is an NPN HV Video Output Transistor made by Motorola. Main ratings: Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb| 300 V; Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce| 300 V; Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb| 6 V; Maximum Collector Current |Ic max| 0.5 A. The absolute maximum ratings table on this page lists the 6 limits from the manufacturer's datasheet that must not be exceeded. Possible alternatives include MPSA92; always compare the datasheets before substituting. This page brings together the MPSA42 pinout, key specifications and maximum ratings, with the full datasheet PDF to preview below or download.
Key specifications
Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb|
300 V
Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce|
300 V
Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb|
6 V
Maximum Collector Current |Ic max|
0.5 A
Transition Frequency (ft):
50 MHz
Datasheet
mpsa42.pdf
MPSA42 features
- Low current (max. 100 mA)
- High voltage (max. 300 V).
MPSA42 pinout
| Pin | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
Absolute maximum ratings
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | 300 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | 6.0 | V |
| Collector Current - Continuous | 500 | mA |
| Total Device Dissipation @ T | 625 | mW |
| Derate above 25°C | 5.0 | mW/°C |
| Operating and Storage Junction | -55 to +150 | °C |
MPSA42 applications
- Video
- Telephony
- Professional communication equipment.
MPSA42 alternatives and equivalents
- MPSA92
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