Semiconductor Group 1
NPN Silicon RF Transistor BF 959
a71 For SAW filter driver applications
in TV tuners
a71 For linear broadband VHF amplifier
stages
a71 For oscillator applications
Maximum Ratings
Type Marking Package
1)
Pin Configuration
BF 959 Q62702-F640– TO-92
1 2 3
C E B
Ordering Code
Parameter Symbol Values Unit
Collector-emitter voltage VCE0 20 V
Collector-base voltage VCB0 30
Emitter-base voltage VEB0 3
Thermal Resistance
Junction - ambient Rth JA ≤ 250 K/W
Total power dissipation, TA ≤ 25 ˚C
VCE ≤ 15 V
Ptot 500 mW
Storage temperature range Tstg – 55 … + 150
Peak base current IBM 30
Junction temperature Tj 150 ˚C
mA
Collector-emitter reverse voltage VCES 30
Peak collector current ICM 100
1)
For detailed information see chapter Package Outlines.