Fairchild SS8550 PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor Data Handbook
Summary
Fairchild Semiconductor SS8550 PNP epitaxial silicon transistor datasheet for 2W output amplifier in class B push-pull operation, complementary to SS8050. Provides absolute maximum ratings including 40V collector-base voltage, 1.5A collector current, and 1W power dissipation in TO-92 package, along with electrical characteristics and typical performance curves. Targeted at audio circuit designers building portable radio output amplifier stages and general-purpose switching applications.
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SS8550 — 2W utput A plifier of Portable R adios in C lass B Push-pull O peration
March 2008
SS8550 2W Output Amplifier of Portable Radios in Class B Push-pull Operation Features Complimentary to SS8050 Collector Current: IC=1.5A Collector Power Dissipation: PC=1W (TC=25×C)
TO-921
1. Emitter 2. Base 3. Collector
Absolute Maximum Ratings Ta=25×C unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter Ratings Units VCBO Collector-Base Voltage -40 VCEO Collector-Emitter Voltage -25 VEBO Emitter-Base Voltage -6 IC Collector Current -1.5 PC Collector Power Dissipation TJ Junction Temperature °C TSTG Storage Temperature -65 ~ 150 °C
Electrical Characteristics Ta=25×C unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units BVCBO Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage IC= -100μA, IE=0 -40 BVCEO Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage IC= -2m A, IB=0 -25 BVEBO Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage IE= -100μA, IC=0 -6 ICBO Collector Cut-off Current VCB= -35V, IE=0 -100 n A IEBO Emitter Cut-off Current VEB= -6V, IC=0 -100 n A h FE1 DC Current Gain VCE= -1V, IC= -5m A h FE2 VCE= -1V, IC= -100m A h FE3 VCE= -1V, IC= -800m A VCE (sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC= -800m A, IB= -80m A -0.28 -0.5 VBE (sat) Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC= -800m A, IB= -80m A -0.98 -1.2 VBE (on) Base-Emitter on Voltage VCE= -1V, IC= -10m A -0.66 -1.0 Cob Output Capacitance VCB= -10V, IE=0 p F
f=1MHz
f T Current Gain Bandwidth Product VCE= -10V, IC= -50m A MHz
h FEClassification Classification
h FE2 85 ~ 160 120 ~ 200 160 ~ 300
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| Brand | Fairchild |
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| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum collector current of the SS8550?
The maximum collector current is 1.5A.
What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage rating?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is -25V.
What is the typical current gain bandwidth product?
The typical current gain bandwidth product is 200MHz.
Which transistor is complementary to the SS8550?
The SS8550 is complementary to the SS8050.