NXP Semiconductors PDTA143XE,135
- Part No.:
- PDTA143XE,135
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Single, Pre-Biased Bipolar Transistors
- Package:
- SC-75, SOT-416
- Datasheet:
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PDTA143XE,135.pdf
- Description:
- TRANS PREBIAS PNP 50V 0.1A SC75
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Product details
Overview
PDTA143XE from Nexperia is a PNP resistor-equipped transistor (RET) in SOT416 (SC-75) surface-mount package, designed for digital switching applications with built-in bias resistors R1 = 4.7 kΩ and R2 = 10 kΩ, −50 V VCEO, −100 mA IO, and AEC-Q101 qualification for automotive use.
For engineers reviewing the PDTA143XE datasheet, PDTA143XE pinout, PDTA143XE application, or PDTA143XE equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical parameters, thermal limits, pin-level circuit roles, automotive-grade reliability data, and direct alternatives for discrete logic-level switching and IC input control.
Technical Context
The PDTA143XE integrates a PNP bipolar transistor with two monolithically embedded silicon resistors: R1 (base-input resistor, 4.7 kΩ nominal) and R2 (base-emitter feedback resistor, 10 kΩ nominal), enabling single-resistor drive from microcontroller GPIOs or logic gates without external bias components.
It operates as a saturated switch with VCE(sat) ≤ −100 mV at IC = −10 mA / IB = −0.5 mA, supports input voltage range from −20 V to +7 V, and maintains hFE ≥ 50 at VCE = −5 V and IC = −10 mA - confirming robust current gain in digital on/off operation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| VCEO | −50 V: Maximum collector-emitter voltage before breakdown; enables safe operation in 24 V automotive and industrial supply rails. |
| IO | −100 mA: Continuous output current capability; sufficient for driving LEDs, small relays, or logic inputs in compact systems. |
| R1 | 4.7 kΩ ±27%: Input bias resistor value; sets base current for predictable turn-on with standard 3.3 V/5 V logic levels. |
| R2/R1 ratio | 2.1 (typical): Ensures stable saturation and prevents unintended conduction due to leakage or noise. |
| VCE(sat) | ≤ −100 mV at IC = −10 mA: Low saturation voltage minimizes power loss and heat generation during active switching. |
| Ptot | 150 mW at Tamb ≤ 25 °C: Thermal limit for SOT416 package; requires derating above ambient temperature per published curve. |
| AEC-Q101 | Qualified: Meets stress-test requirements for automotive discrete semiconductors, supporting under-hood and body-control module deployment. |
Pinout & Package
SOT416 (SC-75) ultra-small plastic surface-mounted package with 3 leads; body dimensions 1.45 mm × 0.9 mm × 0.7 mm; optimized for high-density PCB layouts and reflow soldering only.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | input (base) | Connected internally to R1; accepts logic-level drive signal; no external base resistor required. |
| 2 | GND (emitter) | Emitter terminal tied to system ground reference; serves as common return path for load current. |
| 3 | output (collector) | Switched output node; connects to load (e.g., LED anode or relay coil); sinks current when active. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated R1 + R2 bias network | Eliminates two external resistors, reducing BOM count and layout area while ensuring consistent biasing across production lots. |
| −100 mA output current rating | Supports direct drive of moderate-current loads like status indicators, small solenoids, or interface buffers without external amplification. |
| AEC-Q101 qualification | Validated for automotive environments including temperature cycling, humidity, and mechanical shock - suitable for body electronics and infotainment subsystems. |
| Ultra-small SOT416 footprint | 0.9 mm × 1.45 mm outline enables placement in space-constrained modules such as sensor nodes and wearable ECUs. |
| VI(off) = −0.9 V (typ) | Guarantees reliable cutoff with logic-low signals down to −0.3 V, preventing false triggering in noisy industrial bus environments. |
Applications
| Automotive Body Control | Industrial Sensor Interface |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Controlling door lock actuators and interior lighting via MCU GPIO pins in vehicle body control modules. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: PNP RET acting as low-side switch for 12 V loads, driven directly by 3.3 V microcontroller outputs. Use Value: Eliminates need for discrete base resistors and level-shifting circuitry, reducing component count and improving assembly yield. |
Use Scenario: Isolating and conditioning analog sensor outputs before ADC input in factory automation PLC I/O modules. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Digital buffer and enable switch for sensor excitation circuits, ensuring clean on/off transitions. Use Value: Built-in resistor ratio ensures stable saturation and fast turn-off, minimizing cross-talk between adjacent sensor channels. |
| Consumer Electronics Power Sequencing | Medical Diagnostic Equipment Logic Level Shifting |
Use Scenario: Enabling power rails for display backlight drivers and audio codecs in portable ultrasound devices. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Load switch controlling 5 V auxiliary supplies based on system state machine signals. Use Value: Low VCE(sat) reduces heat buildup in sealed enclosures; AEC-Q101 qualification supports long-term reliability claims. |
Use Scenario: Interfacing 1.8 V FPGA I/O banks with 3.3 V peripheral sensors in handheld diagnostic analyzers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Level-translating switch enabling bidirectional signal enable without voltage translation ICs. Use Value: Input voltage tolerance (−20 V to +7 V) accommodates transient overshoots during hot-plug events in modular test equipment. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar PNP resistor-equipped transistor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDTC143XE | NPN complement with identical R1/R2 values and SOT416 package; VCEO = +50 V, IO = +100 mA. | Used where high-side switching or sourcing current is required instead of sinking. | Select PDTC143XE when interfacing with open-collector logic or driving loads referenced to VCC. |
| BC857B,115 | Standard PNP BJT (no integrated resistors); requires external base biasing; hFE = 200–450 vs. PDTA143XE's fixed bias behavior. | Suitable for linear amplification or precision current mirroring where variable gain is needed. | Choose BC857B,115 only when design flexibility for adjustable base current or analog operation is essential. |
Compared with PDTC143XE, the NPN counterpart offers complementary topology but cannot replace PDTA143XE in sink-switching roles without circuit redesign; versus BC857B,115, PDTA143XE trades gain adjustability for reduced component count and guaranteed saturation behavior in digital logic interfaces.
Availability
PDTA143XE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control modules, industrial sensor interfaces, consumer power sequencing, and medical diagnostic equipment requiring stable component supply and AEC-Q101 compliance.
Supply support for PDTA143XE 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
Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert focused on high-volume, high-reliability discrete and logic devices, with leadership in automotive-qualified components and energy-efficient solutions.
The PDTA143X series belongs to Nexperia's resistor-equipped transistor product line, engineered specifically to simplify digital switching designs in space- and cost-sensitive automotive and industrial applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating temperature for PDTA143XE?
The PDTA143XE has a junction temperature limit of 150 °C and an ambient temperature range of −65 °C to +150 °C. Its thermal resistance Rth(j-a) is 830 K/W in free air on FR4 PCB, requiring careful power derating above 25 °C ambient - full derating curves are provided in Figure 1 of the official datasheet.
Does PDTA143XE require external base resistors?
No, PDTA143XE does not require external base resistors. It integrates R1 = 4.7 kΩ (base-input) and R2 = 10 kΩ (base-emitter) internally, enabling direct connection to 3.3 V or 5 V logic outputs without additional components - a key feature confirmed in Table 1 and Section 1.2 of the Nexperia datasheet.
Is PDTA143XE pin-compatible with other SOT416 transistors?
PDTA143XE uses standard SOT416 pinning: Pin 1 = input (base), Pin 2 = GND (emitter), Pin 3 = output (collector). This matches industry-standard SOT416 layout, but functional compatibility depends on electrical characteristics - always verify VCEO, IO, and bias configuration before substitution.
What is the typical transition frequency (fT) of PDTA143XE?
The typical transition frequency fT of PDTA143XE is 180 MHz at VCE = −5 V and IC = −10 mA, as specified in Table 8 of the datasheet. This confirms suitability for high-speed digital switching up to several tens of MHz, though it is primarily optimized for DC and low-frequency logic control rather than RF applications.
Can PDTA143XE be used in place of BC847/857 series transistors?
Yes, PDTA143XE is positioned by Nexperia as a cost-saving alternative to BC847/857 series in digital switching applications. Unlike BC857B,115, it eliminates external bias resistors and simplifies layout - however, it is not a drop-in replacement for analog amplifier use cases due to fixed internal resistors and lower hFE range.
PDTA143XE,135 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- SC-75, SOT-416
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Transistor Type:
- PNP - Pre-Biased
- Current - Collector (Ic) (Max):
- 100 mA
- Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max):
- 50 V
- Resistor - Base (R1):
- 4.7 kOhms
- Resistor - Emitter Base (R2):
- 10 kOhms
- DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce:
- 50 @ 10mA, 5V
- Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic:
- 150mV @ 500µA, 10mA
- Current - Collector Cutoff (Max):
- 1µA
- Frequency - Transition:
- -
- Power - Max:
- 150 mW
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- SC-75
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