2N5238

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A 2N5238 is a NPN silicon planar medium power transistor designed for audio amplification and high speed switching applications. It is specifically designed to provide high voltage and low current operating characteristics.

The 2N5238 has a collector-emitter voltage (VCE) of 60V, a maximum collector current (IC) of 1A, and a maximum collector reverse voltage (VCE) of 9V. It also features an emitter-base voltage (VBE) of 3V and a maximum power dissipation (PD) of 1.5W. The maximum operating temperature is 300°C.

The 2N5238\'s applications include audio amplification, power switching, general-purpose amplifiers, and other high voltage, low current applications requiring fast switching speeds. It is commonly used in computer monitor power supplies, industrial power supply, and power line circuits.

The working principle of the 2N5238 is based on the controlled flow of charge carriers from the emitter to the collector. This flow is controlled by the resistance between the base and the emitter, which is controlled by the applied voltage from the base.

When the voltage between the base and the emitter is increased, the resistance between the base and the emitter decreases. This decreases the amount of current flowing from the emitter to the base, which in turn decreases the current flowing from the emitter to the collector. This decrease in current flow results in a decrease in the voltage across the collector and the emitter, and thus decreasing the power consumed.

When the voltage between the base and the emitter is decreased, the resistance between the emitter and the collector increases. This increases the amount of current flowing from the emitter to the collector, which in turn increases the voltage across the collector and the emitter, and thus increasing the power consumed.

The 2N5238 is a widely-used transistor in both industrial and consumer products due to its low cost, high reliability, and fast switching speed. It offers a low operating temperature and is easily integrated into circuit designs. Its characteristics make it an ideal choice for powering a wide range of devices.

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