NTE234
Silicon PNP Transistor
Low Noise, High Gain Amplifier
Description:
The NTE234 is a silicon PNP transistor in a TO92 type package designed especially for low noise
preamplifier and small signal industrial amplifier applications. This device features low collector satu-
ration voltage, tight beta control, and excellent low noise characteristics.
Features:
D
Low Noise
D
High DC Current Gain
D
High Breakdown Voltage
D
Low Pulse Noise
Absolute Maximum Ratings: (T
A
= +25
C unless otherwise specified)
CollectorEmitter Voltage, V
CEO
120V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CollectorBase Voltage, V
CBO
120V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EmitterBase Voltage, V
EBO
5V
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steady State Collector Current, I
C
100mA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emitter Current, I
E
100mA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Collector Power Dissipation, P
C
300mW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Junction Temperature Range, T
J
55
to +125
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
55
to +125
C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Characteristics: (T
A
= +25
C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Collector Cutoff Current
I
CBO
V
CB
= 120V, I
E
= 0
100
nA
Emitter Cutoff Current
I
EBO
V
EB
= 5V, I
C
= 0
100
nA
Breakdown Voltage
CollectortoEmitter
V
(BR)CEO
I
C
= 1mA, I
B
= 0
120
V
DC Current Gain
h
FE
V
CE
= 6V, I
C
= 2mA
350
700