Infineon Technologies BCX56H6327XTSA1
- Part No.:
- BCX56H6327XTSA1
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Category:
- Single Bipolar Transistors
- Package:
- TO-243AA
- Datasheet:
-
BCX56H6327XTSA1.pdf
- Description:
- TRANS NPN 80V 1A PG-SOT89
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Product details
Overview
BCX56H6327XTSA1 from Infineon Technologies is an NPN silicon bipolar junction transistor designed for audio-frequency driver and output stages in automotive and industrial power amplifiers. It features 80 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage (V(BR)CEO), 1 A continuous collector current (IC), 0.5 V collector-emitter saturation voltage at IC = 500 mA / IB = 50 mA, and a transition frequency (fT) of 100 MHz - enabling reliable linear amplification and switching in low-to-medium power analog circuits.
For engineers reviewing the BCX56H6327XTSA1 datasheet, BCX56H6327XTSA1 pinout, BCX56H6327XTSA1 application, or BCX56H6327XTSA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include its SOT-89 package thermal performance (RthJS ≤ 15 K/W), AEC-Q101 qualification for automotive use, complementary PNP pairing with BCX52/BCX53, and verified DC current gain (hFE = 63–250) across IC = 5 mA to 500 mA at VCE = 2 V.
Technical Context
This transistor operates as a medium-power NPN BJT optimized for linear amplification and saturated switching in analog signal chains. Its design supports stable DC biasing with hFE min. 63 at IC = 150 mA and typ. 100 at IC = 500 mA, while maintaining low VCE(sat) (≤0.5 V) under high-current drive conditions.
The device meets AEC-Q101 stress testing requirements for automotive electronics and uses a Pb-free SOT-89 package with exposed emitter pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. Junction temperature is rated to 150 °C, and total power dissipation is 2 W at TS ≤ 120 °C - confirming suitability for thermally constrained PCB layouts in engine control modules and body electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| V(BR)CEO | 80 V - supports rail voltages up to ±36 V in Class-AB amplifier outputs without breakdown |
| IC (continuous) | 1 A - enables direct drive of small speakers, relays, or LED arrays without external buffering |
| VCE(sat) | 0.5 V max at IC = 500 mA / IB = 50 mA - minimizes conduction loss and self-heating in saturated switch mode |
| hFE | 63–250 - provides predictable DC bias stability across production lots and temperature (−50 °C to +100 °C) |
| fT | 100 MHz - ensures usable gain at audio harmonics up to 20 kHz with margin for transient response |
| RthJS | ≤15 K/W - allows 2 W power dissipation with <15 K junction-to-solder-point rise, critical for compact SOT-89 mounting |
Pinout & Package
BCX56H6327XTSA1 is housed in a surface-mount SOT-89 package with three terminals: Pin 1 = Base (B), Pin 2 = Collector (C), Pin 3 = Emitter (E). The exposed emitter pad serves as primary thermal path to PCB copper.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Base) | Control input | Receives base current to regulate collector current; requires series resistor for stable biasing in linear operation |
| 2 (Collector) | Power output node | Connected to load (e.g., speaker coil or relay coil); must be decoupled from supply rail with local ceramic capacitor |
| 3 (Emitter) | Current return path & thermal interface | Directly soldered to large copper pour for heat sinking; often tied to ground or negative rail in common-emitter configuration |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AEC-Q101 qualified | Validated for automotive under-hood applications including engine control units and lighting drivers |
| Low VCE(sat) | 0.5 V max ensures <0.25 W conduction loss at 500 mA, reducing thermal stress in sealed enclosures |
| High hFE consistency | Min. 63 at 150 mA enables single-stage gain ≥20 dB in audio pre-driver stages without feedback compensation |
| Pb-free RoHS-compliant | Meets EU Directive 2011/65/EU; compatible with lead-free reflow profiles (peak 260 °C) |
Applications
| Automotive Audio Amplifier Output Stage | Industrial Relay Driver Circuit |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Final output stage in 5–10 W mono audio amplifier for vehicle infotainment head units. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: NPN BJT configured in common-emitter topology delivering amplified current to 4 Ω speaker load. Use Value: 80 V V(BR)CEO headroom prevents clipping-induced breakdown during transients; 0.5 V VCE(sat) limits idle dissipation to <0.1 W at quiescent bias. | Use Scenario: Driving 12 V/24 V electromagnetic relay coils in programmable logic controller (PLC) output modules. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Saturated switch controlling relay coil current up to 800 mA with fast turn-on/turn-off. Use Value: 100 MHz fT ensures clean switching edges (<100 ns rise/fall) even with inductive kickback suppression diodes. |
| DC Motor Speed Control (Low-Power) | Linear Voltage Regulator Pass Element |
Use Scenario: PWM-driven H-bridge half-bridge leg for bidirectional control of 6–12 V brushed DC motors in automotive seat/mirror actuators. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-side or low-side switching element handling peak currents up to 1.5 A (10 ms pulses). Use Value: ICM = 1.5 A and RthJS ≤ 15 K/W allow safe operation under short-duration PWM overloads without thermal runaway. | Use Scenario: Series pass transistor in adjustable 3–12 V linear regulator supplying analog sensor circuitry in engine management systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Current-controlled variable resistor dissipating up to 1.8 W between input and output rails. Use Value: 2 W Ptot rating and 150 °C Tj limit enable stable regulation under worst-case dropout (≥5 V) and ambient (125 °C) conditions. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar NPN medium-power transistor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCX56-16H6327XTSA1 | Same die, but binned for hFE = 100–250 (vs. standard BCX56's 63–250); tighter gain distribution | Preferred where precise DC bias stability required (e.g., differential pair tail current sources) | Select when hFE matching or reduced gain variation across temperature is critical |
| MJD112T4G | TO-252 package; higher IC = 2 A, V(BR)CEO = 100 V, but lower fT = 30 MHz and no AEC-Q101 qualification | Suitable for non-automotive industrial motor drives requiring higher current, not audio linearity | Choose only if board space allows TO-252 and automotive qualification is unnecessary |
Compared with BCX56H6327XTSA1, the BCX56-16 variant offers improved hFE consistency for precision biasing, while MJD112T4G trades automotive compliance and RF capability for higher current and voltage headroom in cost-sensitive industrial designs.
Availability
BCX56H6327XTSA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive audio amplifiers, industrial relay drivers, DC motor controllers, and linear voltage regulators requiring stable component supply with AEC-Q101 assurance and SOT-89 thermal performance.
Supply support for BCX56H6327XTSA1 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Infineon Technologies AG is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power management, automotive electronics, and industrial control ICs and discrete devices.
BCX56H6327XTSA1 belongs to Infineon's BCX5x family of AEC-Q101-qualified general-purpose NPN transistors, engineered for robustness and thermal reliability in automotive signal conditioning and power interface applications.
FAQ
Is BCX56H6327XTSA1 pin-compatible with BCX54 or BCX55?
Yes - all BCX54/55/56 variants share identical SOT-89 pinout (B-C-E) and mechanical footprint. However, maximum ratings differ: BCX54 is rated for 45 V V(BR)CEO and 45 V V(BR)CBO, while BCX56 supports 80 V and 100 V respectively. Substitution requires verification of voltage stress margins in the target circuit.
What is the recommended PCB layout for thermal management?
Use a minimum 10 mm² copper pour connected directly to Pin 3 (Emitter) with ≥4 thermal vias (0.3 mm diameter) to inner ground plane. Keep traces to Pins 1 and 2 short and wide; avoid routing high-speed signals near the emitter pad to prevent coupling into the base node.
Does BCX56H6327XTSA1 support pulsed operation beyond 1 A?
Yes - peak collector current ICM is specified at 1.5 A for pulse widths ≤10 ms with duty cycle ≤2%. Derating follows the permissible pulse load curve in the datasheet; at tp = 1 ms, maximum allowable current rises to ~2.2 A with D = 0.01.
Can BCX56H6327XTSA1 be used in complementary symmetry amplifier designs?
Yes - it is explicitly paired with PNP types BCX51 (45 V), BCX52 (60 V), and BCX53 (80 V). Matching hFE ranges and thermal coefficients between BCX56 and BCX53 enable balanced push-pull operation in Class-B/AB output stages without significant crossover distortion.
BCX56H6327XTSA1 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- TO-243AA
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Last Time Buy
- Transistor Type:
- NPN
- Current - Collector (Ic) (Max):
- 1 A
- Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max):
- 80 V
- Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic:
- 500mV @ 50mA, 500mA
- Current - Collector Cutoff (Max):
- 100nA (ICBO)
- DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce:
- 40 @ 150mA, 2V
- Power - Max:
- 2 W
- Frequency - Transition:
- 100MHz
- Operating Temperature:
- 150°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q101
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- PG-SOT89
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