RCA 40294 Metal Can Power Transistor CVC 3G

RCA 40294 Metal Can Power Transistor CVC 3G

The RCA 40294 is an ultra-high-reliability silicon NPN epitaxial planar transistor, engineered for low-noise amplifier, mixer, and oscillator applications. It operates effectively at frequencies up to 500 MHz in common-emitter configuration and up to 1200 MHz in common-base configuration.

Key Features

• High Gain-Bandwidth Product: Minimum transition frequency (f_T) of 1000 MHz.
• Low Noise Figure: Maximum noise figure (NF) of 4.5 dB at 450 MHz.
• High Power Gain: Minimum power gain (G_pe) of 12.5 dB at 450 MHz for a circuit bandwidth of 20 MHz.
• High Power Output: Minimum output power (P_o) of 30 mW at 500 MHz.
• Low Collector-to-Base Time Constant: Maximum r_b’C_c of 15 ps.

Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

• Package: Hermetically sealed JEDEC TO-72 metal can, ensuring durability and reliability in critical aerospace and military applications.
• Temperature Range: Storage and operating junction temperature from -65°C to +200°C.
• Lead Temperature: Maximum of 265°C during soldering, at distances ≥ 1/32 inch from the seating surface for 10 seconds.

Maximum Ratings

• Collector-to-Base Voltage (V_CBO): 30 V
• Collector-to-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): 15 V
• Emitter-to-Base Voltage (V_EBO): 2.5 V
• Collector Current (I_C): 40 mA
• Transistor Dissipation (P_T): 300 mW with heat sink at case temperatures up to 25°C; derate at 1.72 mW/°C above 25°C. For operation in free air, 200 mW at ambient temperatures up to 25°C; derate at 1.14 mW/°C above 25°C.

The RCA 40294 transistor is meticulously processed, preconditioned, and tested to meet the stringent requirements of critical aerospace and military applications, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability in demanding environments.