BS170
N-Channel Enhancement Mode Field Effect TransistorThe BS170 is a n-channel enhancement mode field effect transistor from Fairchild Semiconductor. View the full BS170 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official BS170 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
BS170 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Turn-On Time (Ton) | 10ns max |
| Turn-Off Time (Toff) | 10ns max |
| Power Dissipation (PD) | 830mW |
| Input Capacitance (Ciss) | 24pF typ, 40pF max |
| Output Capacitance (Coss) | 17pF typ, 30pF max |
| Pulsed Drain Current (ID) | 1200mA |
| Gate-Source Voltage (VGSS) | ±20V |
| Drain-Source Voltage (VDSS) | 60V |
| Static On-Resistance RDS(ON) | 1.2Ω typ, 5Ω max (VGS=10V, ID=200mA) |
| Continuous Drain Current (ID) | 500mA |
| Forward Transconductance (GFS) | 320mS typ |
| Gate Threshold Voltage VGS(Th) | 0.8V to 3V (2.1V typ) |
| Reverse Transfer Capacitance (Crss) | 7pF typ, 10pF max |
| Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (IDSS) | 0.5µA max |
| Operating And Storage Temperature Range | -55°C to 150°C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient (RθJA) | 150°C/W |
BS170 Overview
Part: BS170 / MMBF170 — ON Semiconductor (formerly Fairchild Semiconductor)
Type: N-Channel Enhancement Mode Field Effect Transistor
Description: N-Channel enhancement mode field effect transistor produced using DMOS technology, designed to minimize on-state resistance and provide rugged, reliable, and fast switching performance for applications requiring up to 500mA DC and 60V drain-source voltage.
Operating Conditions:
- Gate-Source Voltage: ±20 V
- Operating temperature: -55 to 150 °C
- Max continuous drain current: 500 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max Drain-Source Voltage: 60 V
- Max continuous Drain Current: 500 mA
- Max Operating and Storage Temperature: 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (BV DSS): 60 V (V GS = 0V, I D = 100 μ A)
- Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (I DSS): 0.5 μ A max (V DS = 25V, V GS = 0V)
- Gate Threshold Voltage (V GS(th)): 0.8 V min, 3 V max (V DS = V GS , I D = 1mA)
- Static Drain-Source On-Resistance (R DS(ON)): 1.2 Ω typ, 5 Ω max (V GS = 10V, I D = 200mA)
- Input Capacitance (C iss): 24 pF typ, 40 pF max (V DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz)
- Turn-On Time (t on): 10 ns max (V DD = 25V, I D = 200mA/500mA, V GS = 10V)
- Turn-Off Time (t off): 10 ns max (V DD = 25V, I D = 200mA/500mA, V GS = 10V)
Features:
- High density cell design for low R DS(ON)
- Voltage controlled small signal switch
- Rugged and reliable
- High saturation current capability
Applications:
- Small servo motor control
- Power MOSFET gate drivers
- Switching applications
Package:
- TO-92
- SOT-23
BS170 Features
These N-Channel enhancement mode field effect transistors are produced using Fairchild's proprietary, high cell density, DMOS technology. These products have been designed to minimize on-state resistance while provide rugged, reliable, and fast switching performance. They can be used in most applications requiring up to 500mA DC. These products are particularly suited for low voltage, low current applications such as small servo motor control, power MOSFET gate drivers, and other switching applications.
- ■ High density cell design for low R DS(ON) .
- ■ Voltage controlled small signal switch.
- ■ Rugged and reliable.
- ■ High saturation current capability.
BS170 Electrical Characteristics
| Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Type | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS | OFF CHARACTERISTICS |
| BV DSS | Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage | V GS = 0V, I D = 100 μ A | All | 60 | V | ||
| I DSS | Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current | V DS = 25V, V GS = 0V | All | 0.5 | μ A | ||
| I GSSF | Gate - Body Leakage, Forward | V GS = 15V, V DS = 0V | All | 10 | nA | ||
| ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) | ON CHARACTERISTICS (Notes 1) |
| V GS(th) | Gate Threshold Voltage | V DS = V GS , I D = 1mA | All | 0.8 | 2.1 | 3 | V |
| R DS(ON) | Static Drain-Source On-Resistance | V GS = 10V, I D = 200mA | All | 1.2 | 5 | Ω | |
| g FS | Forward Transconductance | V DS = 10V, I D = 200mA | BS170 | 320 | mS | ||
| g FS | Forward Transconductance | V DS ≥ 2 V DS(on) , I D = 200mA | MMBF170 | 320 | mS | ||
| Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics | Dynamic Characteristics |
| C iss | Input Capacitance | V DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz | All | 24 | 40 | pF | |
| C oss | Output Capacitance | V DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz | All | 17 | 30 | pF | |
| C rss | Reverse Transfer Capacitance | V DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz | All | 7 | 10 | pF | |
| Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) | Switching Characteristics (Notes 1) |
| t on | Turn-On Time | V DD = 25V, I D = 200mA, V GS = 10V, R GEN = 25 Ω | BS170 | 10 | ns | ||
| t on | Turn-On Time | V DD = 25V, I D = 500mA, V GS = 10V, R GEN = 50 Ω | MMBF170 | 10 | ns | ||
| t off | Turn-Off Time | V DD = 25V, I D = 200mA, V GS = 10V, R GEN = 25 Ω | BS170 | 10 | ns | ||
| t off | Turn-Off Time | V DD = 25V, I D = 500mA, V GS = 10V, R GEN = 50 Ω | MMBF170 | 10 | ns |
BS170 Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Symbol | Parameter | BS170 | MMBF170 | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V DSS | Drain-Source Voltage | 60 | 60 | V |
| V DGR | Drain-Gate Voltage (R GS ≤ 1M Ω ) | 60 | 60 | V |
| V GSS | Gate-Source Voltage | ± 20 | ± 20 | V |
| I D | Drain Current - Continuous | 500 | 500 | mA |
| I D | - Pulsed | 1200 | 800 | mA |
| T J , T STG | Operating and Storage Temperature Range | - 55 to 150 | - 55 to 150 | ° C |
| T L | Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes, 1/16" from Case for 10 Seconds | 300 | 300 | ° C |
BS170 Thermal Information
| Symbol | Parameter | BS170 | MMBF170 | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P D | Maximum Power Dissipation Derate above 25 ° C | 830 6.6 | 300 2.4 | mW mW/ ° C |
| R θ JA | Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 150 | 417 | ° C/W |
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