BCV61B,235 Discrete Semiconductor Products

Transistors are electronic components used to control voltage and current flowing in circuits. There are many types of transistors, each suited to different applications. Among the many types of transistors are special-purpose transistors like BCV61B,235.

BCV61B,235 Applications

BCV61B,235 is a special-purpose transistor designed for applications like negative voltage series stabilizers and short-circuit protection circuits. It is a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) with a breakdown voltage between 2 and 6 volts. When properly triggered, it acts as a closed switch and carries current.

BCV61B,235 can also be used in alarm systems like smoke detectors and burglar alarms, as well as signal conditioning applications, such as remote control relay switching and switching position indicators. As these transistors can be triggered by both voltage and current, they are also ideal for use in charging and discharging circuit applications, voltage-controlled switching applications, and AC-DC power adapters.

BCV61B,235 Working Principle

When the gate voltage of the BCV61B,235 reaches the gate-trigger voltage, the transistor becomes conductive and current passes from the anode to the cathode. As the gate voltage increases, the current increases up to the maximum rated current. When the gate voltage drops below the gate-trigger voltage, the current stops flowing.

The BCV61B,235 has a voltage regulator section with two terminals. When a positive voltage is applied to one terminal, the gate-trigger voltage, the transistor turns on and allows current to pass from the gate to the other terminal. As the gate voltage increases, the current increases up to the maximum rated current. When the gate voltage drops below the gate-trigger voltage, the current stops flowing.

The BCV61B,235 also has a reverse protection circuit, which ensures that the voltage across the transistor does not exceed the maximum allowed reverse voltage. The circuit automatically switches off the transistor when the reverse voltage gets too high.

Conclusion

The BCV61B,235 is a special purpose transistor that can be used in a wide range of applications. It has a breakdown voltage between 2 and 6 volts and can be triggered by both voltage and current. It is used in circuits such as alarm systems, signal conditioning applications, and AC-DC power adapters. It also has a reverse protection circuit to ensure it does not exceed the maximum allowed reverse voltage.