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BSR58

Manufacturer: PHILIPS, FAIRCHILD, NXP/PHILIPS

N-channel FET

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
BSR58 PHILIPS, FAIRCHILD, NXP/PHILIPS 6090 In Stock

Description and Introduction

N-channel FET The BSR58 is a general-purpose NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by NXP Semiconductors (formerly Philips Semiconductors). Below are its key specifications:

### **Electrical Characteristics:**
- **Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO):** 30 V  
- **Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO):** 40 V  
- **Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO):** 5 V  
- **Continuous Collector Current (IC):** 500 mA  
- **Total Power Dissipation (Ptot):** 625 mW  
- **DC Current Gain (hFE):** 40 to 250 (at IC = 10 mA, VCE = 1 V)  
- **Transition Frequency (fT):** 150 MHz  

### **Package:**
- **Package Type:** SOT23 (Surface-Mount)  

### **Applications:**
- General-purpose amplification  
- Switching applications  

This information is based on NXP/Philips datasheets. For exact performance under specific conditions, refer to the official datasheet.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

N-channel FET# BSR58 NPN Bipolar Junction Transistor Technical Documentation

*Manufacturer: FAIRCHILD*

## 1. Application Scenarios

### Typical Use Cases
The BSR58 is a general-purpose NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) commonly employed in:

 Amplification Circuits 
- Small-signal audio amplifiers in consumer electronics
- Pre-amplifier stages in audio equipment
- Sensor signal conditioning circuits
- RF amplification in low-frequency communication devices

 Switching Applications 
- Digital logic interfaces and level shifting
- Relay and solenoid drivers
- LED driver circuits
- Motor control circuits for small DC motors

 Oscillator Circuits 
- Low-frequency oscillator designs
- Clock generation circuits
- Pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers

### Industry Applications
-  Consumer Electronics : Remote controls, audio equipment, and portable devices
-  Automotive : Non-critical sensor interfaces and lighting controls
-  Industrial Control : PLC input/output interfaces and sensor conditioning
-  Telecommunications : Low-frequency signal processing and interface circuits
-  Power Management : Low-current switching power supplies and voltage regulators

### Practical Advantages and Limitations

 Advantages: 
- Low cost and widely available
- Simple drive requirements
- Good linearity in amplification regions
- Robust construction with reliable performance
- Compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes

 Limitations: 
- Limited power handling capability (625mW maximum)
- Moderate switching speeds unsuitable for high-frequency applications
- Current gain variation with temperature and operating conditions
- Not suitable for high-voltage applications (>60V)

## 2. Design Considerations

### Common Design Pitfalls and Solutions

 Thermal Management 
- *Pitfall*: Overheating due to inadequate heat dissipation
- *Solution*: Implement proper PCB copper pours for heat sinking and derate power specifications

 Current Gain Considerations 
- *Pitfall*: Circuit failure due to hFE variation across production lots
- *Solution*: Design with conservative gain margins and use feedback stabilization

 Saturation Voltage 
- *Pitfall*: Excessive power dissipation in switching applications
- *Solution*: Ensure adequate base drive current to achieve proper saturation

### Compatibility Issues with Other Components

 Driver Circuit Compatibility 
- Compatible with standard CMOS and TTL logic outputs
- Requires current-limiting resistors when driven by microcontroller GPIO pins
- May need level shifting when interfacing with low-voltage circuits

 Load Compatibility 
- Suitable for driving relays, LEDs, and small motors
- Not recommended for inductive loads without protection diodes
- Limited compatibility with high-capacitance loads due to switching speed constraints

 Power Supply Considerations 
- Operates effectively with standard 5V, 12V, and 24V power supplies
- Requires stable base bias voltages for linear applications
- Decoupling capacitors essential for stable operation in RF circuits

### PCB Layout Recommendations

 General Layout Guidelines 
- Keep base drive components close to the transistor package
- Use adequate trace widths for collector and emitter paths
- Implement ground planes for improved thermal and electrical performance

 Thermal Management 
- Utilize copper pours connected to the transistor mounting pad
- Consider vias to internal ground planes for enhanced heat dissipation
- Maintain adequate spacing from heat-sensitive components

 High-Frequency Considerations 
- Minimize lead lengths and parasitic inductance
- Use proper RF layout techniques for amplification applications
- Implement shielding where necessary to prevent oscillation

 Assembly Considerations 
- Follow manufacturer-recommended soldering profiles
- Ensure proper cleaning to prevent contamination
- Verify orientation during assembly to prevent reverse biasing

## 3. Technical Specifications

### Key Parameter Explanations

 Absolute Maximum Ratings 
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 60V
- Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 80V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
- Collector Current (IC

Alternative Part Number

  • 2N5485 --: N-channel JFET with similar low-current, low-noise characteristics, widely available and often used where BSR58 was applied.
  • J112 --: General-purpose N-channel JFET switch with comparable pinch-off and gate current specs, suitable as a functional replacement.
  • MMBFJ112 --: SOT-23 surface-mount N-channel JFET similar in function and package style to the BSR58, good for compact board replacement.
  • J113 --: General-purpose N-channel JFET offering comparable switching and amplifier performance in a similar small-signal role.
  • BF245A --: Low-noise N-channel JFET suitable as a functional substitute for small-signal JFET applications like the BSR58.
  • 2N7002 --: Widely available N-channel small-signal MOSFET in SOT-23, commonly used as a general replacement for low-current switching applications similar to the BSR58.
  • MMBF170 --: N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET in SOT-23 with comparable low-voltage small-signal switching characteristics, suitable as a functional substitute.
  • BSS138 --: Popular logic-level N-channel MOSFET in SOT-23 with similar package and low-current switching role, easy to source as an alternative.

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