Motorola Semiconductor BF959 Data Handbook/Manual
Summary
This comprehensive datasheet provides essential specifications for the BF959/D NPN Silicon Transistor. Designed for electrical engineers and circuit designers, this manual details maximum ratings, thermal characteristics, and precise small-signal performance parameters. Use this resource to validate operational limits, measure current gain ($h_{FE}$), and ensure accurate component selection for robust electronic system design and optimization.
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SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA by BF959/D
NPN Silicon
COLLECTOR
EMITTER
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Collector–Emitter Voltage VCEO Vdc Collector–Base Voltage VCBO Vdc
CASE 29–04, STYLE 21
Emitter–Base Voltage VEBO 3.0 Vdc TO–92 (TO–226AA) Collector Current — Continuous IC m Adc Total Device Dissipation @ TA = 25°C PD m W Derate above 25°C 5.0 m W/°C Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25°C PD 1.5 Watt Derate above 25°C m W/°C Operating and Storage Junction TJ, Tstg –55 to +150 °C Temperature Range
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Max Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient RJA °C/W Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case RJC 83.3 °C/W
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
OFF CHARACTERISTICS Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage (IC = 1.0 m Adc, IB = 0) V(BR)CEO Vdc
Collector–Base Breakdown Voltage (IC = 10 Adc, IE = 0) V(BR)CBO Vdc Emitter–Base Breakdown Voltage (IE = 10 Adc, IC = 0) V(BR)EBO 3.0 Vdc
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB = 20 Vdc, IE = 0) ICBO n Adc ON CHARACTERISTICS DC Current Gain h FE (IC = 5.0 m Adc, VCE = 10 Vdc) (IC = 20 m Adc, VCE = 10 Vdc) Collector–Emitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 30 m Adc, IB = 2.0 m Adc) VCE(sat) 1.0 Vdc Base–Emitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 30 m Adc, IB = 2.0 m Adc) VBE(sat) 1.0 Vdc SMALL–SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS Current–Gain — Bandwidth Product f T MHz (IC = 20 m Adc, VCE = 10 Vdc, f = 100 MHz) (IC = 30 m Adc, VCE = 10 Vdc, f = 100 MHz) Common Emitter Feedback Capacitance Cre 0.65 p F (VCB = 10 Vdc, Pf = 0, f = 10 MHz) Noise Figure (IC = 4.0 m A, VCE = 10 V, RS = 50 Ω, f = 200 MHz) Nf 3.0 d B
1Motorola Small–Signal Transistors, FETs and Diodes Device Data
Motorola, Inc. 1996
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Manual Details
| Brand | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 112.45 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum collector–emitter voltage the device can handle?
The Collector–Emitter Voltage ($V_{CEO}$) has a maximum rating of 20 Vdc.
What temperatures are supported by the junction?
The Operating Junction Temperature range ($T_J$) is specified from -55 to +150 °C.
Can this device be used in life-support or critical medical systems?
No, it must not be used in applications intended for supporting or sustaining life or surgical implants.
How should the total device dissipation be derated if operating above 25°C?
Above 25°C, the Total Device Dissipation must be derated at a rate of 12 mW/°C.