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BSS138-13-F

N-Channel Logic Level Enhancement Mode Field Effect Transistor

The BSS138-13-F is a n-channel logic level enhancement mode field effect transistor from Infineon Technologies. View the full BSS138-13-F datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Infineon Technologies

Category

MOSFETs

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Continuous Drain Current220mA (Ta)
Drain-Source Voltage (Vdss)50 V
Drive Voltage (Max Rds On, Min Rds On)4.5V, 10V
Drive Voltage (Max Rds On, Min Rds On)4.5V, 10V
FET TypeN-Channel
Gate Charge (Qg)2.4 nC @ 10 V
Input Capacitance (Ciss)27 pF @ 25 V
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-55°C ~ 155°C (TJ)
Package / CaseTO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
PackagingMouseReel
PackagingMouseReel
Power Dissipation (Max)350mW (Ta)
Rds(on)3Ohm @ 500mA, 10V Ω
Standard Pack Qty3000
Standard Pack Qty3000
Supplier Device PackageSOT-23-3
Supplier Device PackageSOT-23-3
Diode TechnologyMOSFET (Metal Oxide)
Vgs (Max)±20V
Gate Threshold Voltage1.6V @ 250µA

Overview

Part: BSS138 from Diodes Incorporated

Type: N-Channel Enhancement Mode MOSFET

Description: 50V, 200mA N-Channel Enhancement Mode MOSFET with 3.5Ω maximum on-resistance, designed for high-efficiency power-management applications.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: not applicable
  • Operating temperature: -55 to +150 °C
  • Gate threshold voltage: 0.5V to 1.5V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max drain-source voltage: 50 V
  • Max continuous drain current: 200 mA
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (BV DSS): 50 V (min) at V GS = 0V, I D = 250 μA
  • Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (I DSS): 0.5 μA (max) at V DS = 50V, V GS = 0V
  • Gate Threshold Voltage (V GS(TH)): 0.5 V (min), 1.5 V (max) at V DS = V GS, I D = 250 μA
  • Static Drain-Source On-Resistance (R DS(ON)): 3.5 Ω (max) at V GS = 10V, I D = 0.22A
  • Input Capacitance (C iss): 50 pF (max) at V DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz
  • Turn-On Delay Time (t D(ON)): 20 ns (max) at V DD = 30V, I D = 0.2A, R GEN = 50Ω

Features:

  • Low On-Resistance
  • Low Gate Threshold Voltage
  • Low Input Capacitance
  • Fast Switching Speed
  • Low Input/Output Leakage
  • Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant
  • Halogen and Antimony Free. 'Green' Device
  • Qualified to JEDEC standards for High Reliability.

Applications:

  • Systems/load switches

Package:

  • SOT23

Features

  • Low On-Resistance
  • Low Gate Threshold Voltage
  • Low Input Capacitance
  • Fast Switching Speed
  • Low Input/Output Leakage
  • Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
  • Halogen and Antimony Free. 'Green' Device (Note 3)
  • This part is qualified to JEDEC standards (as references in AEC-Q) for High Reliability.
  • https://www.diodes.com/quality/product-definitions/
  • An automotive-compliant part is available under separate datasheet (BSS138Q)

Applications

This MOSFET has been designed to minimize the on-state resistance (RDS(ON)) yet maintain superior switching performance, making it ideal for high-efficiency power-management applications.

  • Systems/load switches

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Electrical Characteristics

CharacteristicSymbolMinTypMaxUnitTest Condition
OFF CHARACTERISTICS (Note 6)
Drain-Source Breakdown VoltageBV DSS5075VV GS = 0V, I D = 250  A
Zero Gate Voltage Drain CurrentI DSS0.5μAV DS = 50V, V GS = 0V
Gate-Body LeakageI GSS 100nAV GS =  20V, V DS = 0V
ON CHARACTERISTICS (Note 6)
Gate Threshold VoltageV GS(TH)0.51.21.5VV DS = V GS , I D = 250  A
Static Drain-Source On-ResistanceR DS(ON)1.43.5ΩV GS = 10V, I D = 0.22A
Forward Transconductanceg FS100mSV DS = 25V, I D = 0.2A, f = 1.0kHz
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (Note 7)
Input CapacitanceC iss50pFV DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz
Output CapacitanceC oss25pFV DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz
Reverse Transfer CapacitanceC rss8.0pFV DS = 10V, V GS = 0V, f = 1.0MHz
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (Note 7)
Turn-On Delay Timet D(ON)20nsV DD = 30V, I D = 0.2A, R GEN = 50Ω
Turn-Off Delay Timet D(OFF)20nsV DD = 30V, I D = 0.2A, R GEN = 50Ω

Absolute Maximum Ratings

CharacteristicCharacteristicSymbolValueUnit
Drain-Source VoltageDrain-Source VoltageV DSS50V
Drain-Gate Voltage R GS  20kΩDrain-Gate Voltage R GS  20kΩV DGR50V
Gate-Source VoltageContinuousV GSS 20V
Gate-Source VoltageNon Repetitive, Pulse Width<50  sV GSS 40V
Drain CurrentContinuousI D200mA
Pulsed Drain Current (10μs Pulse Duty Cycle = 1%)Pulsed Drain Current (10μs Pulse Duty Cycle = 1%)I DM1A

Thermal Information

CharacteristicSymbolValueUnit
Power Dissipation (Note 5)P D300mW
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient (Note 5)R  JA417 C/W
Operating and Storage Temperature RangeT J , T STG-55 to +150 C

Package Information

  • Package: SOT23
  • Package Material: Molded Plastic. UL Flammability Classification Rating 94V-0
  • Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1 per J-STD-020
  • Terminals: Matte Tin Finish Annealed over Alloy 42 Leadframe (Lead Free Plating). Solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208 e3
  • Terminal Connections: See Diagram
  • Weight: 0.008 grams (Approximate)

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
BSS138onsemiTO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
BSS138-7-FInfineon Technologies
BSS138QInfineon Technologies
BSS138Q.PDFInfineon Technologies
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