The 2SA1415 is a PNP Epitaxial Planar Silicon Transistor manufactured by SANYO Semiconductor. It's designed for audio frequency power amplifier applications and high-speed switching.

Applications

• Audio Power Amplifiers
• High-Speed Switching
• Driver Stages for Audio Amplifiers
• Voltage Amplifiers
• Current Amplifiers

Features

• Transistor Type: PNP
• Package Type: TO-3P
• Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo): -180V
• Collector Current (Ic): -10A
• Power Dissipation (Pc): 100W
• DC Current Gain (hFE): 50 to 150 (at Ic = -3A, Vce = -5V)
• Transition Frequency (fT): 30 MHz

Benefits

• High Voltage: Vceo of -180V for high-voltage applications.
• High Current: Ic of -10A suitable for high-power amplifiers.
• High Power Dissipation: Pc of 100W allows handling significant power.
• Reliable Performance: SANYO provides reliable transistors.
• Easy Mounting: TO-3P package facilitates easy heatsinking.

Additional Details

The 2SA1415 PNP transistor is housed in a TO-3P package, which is designed for efficient thermal dissipation. Its high collector-emitter voltage and collector current ratings make it suitable for high-power audio amplifier applications. It has a relatively high power dissipation capability when properly heatsinked. This transistor is often used in high-fidelity audio amplifiers where high power and low distortion are required.