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2N2357 thru 2N2359 (Germanium)
CASE 161 (TO-41)
Collector Connected to Case
PNP Germanium power transistors designed for very high-current switching applications requiring low saturation voltages, fast switching times and good safe operating area.
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol 2N2357 2N2358 2N2359 Unit
Collector-Emitter Voltage
VCEO 30
60
80
Vdc
Collector-Base Voltage
VCB
Emitter-Base Voltage
VEB
Collector Current - Continuous
IC
Base Current - Continuous
IB
Total Device Dissipation @T C =25° C PD Derate above 25° C
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range
TJ' Tstg
--60
.-
100 2.5 50 10
--120
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170
- - 2.0
- - -65 to +110
Vdc
Vdc
Adc
Adc
Watts W/oC
°c
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic
Symbol
Max
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
8JC
0.