
NTE99
Silicon NPN Transistor
Darlington
w
/Base–Emitter Speed–up Diode
Description:
The NTE99 is a silicon NPN Darlington transistor in a TO3 type package designed for high–voltage,
high–speed, power switching in inductive circuits where fall time is critical. This device is particularly
suited for line–operated switchmode applications.
Applications:
Switching Regulators
Motor Controls
Inverters
Solenoid and Relay Drivers
Features:
Fast Turn–Off Times:
1.0
μ
s (max) Inductive Crossover Time – 20 Amps
2.5
μ
s (max) Inductive Storage Time – 20 Amps
Operating Temperature Range: –65
°
to +200
°
C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
CEO
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
CEV
Emitter–Base Voltage, V
EB
Collector Current, I
C
Continuous
Peak (Note 1)
Base Current, I
B
Continuous
Peak (Note 1)
Total Power Dissipation, P
D
T
C
= +25
°
C
Derate Above 25
°
C
T
C
= +100
°
C
Operating Junction Temperature Range, T
J
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case, R
thJC
Maximum Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 1/8” from case for 5sec), T
L
Note 1. Pulse Test: Pulse Width = 5ms, Duty Cycle
≤
10%.
400V
600V
8V
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50A
75A
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10A
15A
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250W
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1.43W/
°
C
143W
–65
°
to +200
°
C
–65
°
to +200
°
C
0.7
°
C/W
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+275
°
C