Today we are going to discuss 13003 / MJE13003 transistor pinout, equivalent, uses, specs & other details about this transistor. If you are looking for a high voltage transistor for your design with high switching speed then the 13003 might be a good choice.
Features / Technical Specifications
- Package Type: TO-126
- Transistor Type: NPN
- Max Collector Current(IC): 5A
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 400V
- Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 700V
- Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 9V
- Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 40 Watt
- Max Transition Frequency (fT): 4 MHz
- Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 8– 40
- Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -65 to +150 Centigrade
Replacement and Equivalent
5302D, BLD123D, BUJ101, BLD135D, BUL381D, BUW84, STL128D BUW85, HLD133D, TTD1409B
13003 Transistor Explained / Description
13003 is a silicon BJT transistor available in TO-126, TO-92 and other packages (Some packages have slightly different collector current and collector dissipation and voltage specifications). It is manufactured by many electronics component manufacturers and comes in different alphabetic codes before and after the actual transistor number for example MJE13003, APT13003S, ST13003, KSE13003T etc.
13003 is a low cost and easily available transistor. It is built with a special technology that makes this transistor stable and reliable to work on high voltages with very high speed switching capabilities. The device is capable of handling collector-emitter voltage of 400V DC and collector-emitter voltage of 700V DC which makes it ideal to use in wide variety of AC and DC high voltage applications. Although this device is built for high voltage and switching applications but can also be used for general purpose switching and amplification purposes.
Where We Can Use it & How to Use
13003 can be used for many high voltage applications like Inverters, UPS, battery chargers, high voltage power supplies, motor controllers, high voltage relay drivers etc. Additionally it can also be used for general purpose switching and amplification purposes and can also be used in battery operated projects and low voltage hobby and educational electronic projects.
Applications
Inverter Circuits
UPS Circuits
Power Supplies
Battery Charger Circuits
Motor Controllers
Audio amplifier
DC High Voltage Switching
DC Low Voltage Switching
How to Get Long Term Performance in a Circuit
Long life and stable performance of a component in a circuit is also an important factor to think about when you are designing a circuit or if you are using it in an already designed circuit that you are assembling. The max load should not be increased more than 1.5A and 400V DC. Always use a suitable heatsink with the transistor and do not store or operate the transistor in temperature below -65 centigrade and above +150 centigrade.