BD243C Datasheet & Equivalents
NPN
TO-220
High Power
SPTECH
VCEO
100V
Ic Max
6A
Pd Max
65W
hFE Gain
30
Quick Reference
The BD243C is a NPN bipolar junction transistor in a TO-220 package, manufactured by SPTECH. It supports a breakdown voltage of 100V and continuous collector current of 6A. It is widely used in switching and amplification circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SPTECH | Original Manufacturer |
| Package | TO-220 | Physical mounting |
| Transistor Type | BJT | Bipolar Junction Transistor |
| Category | Single | Configuration |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 100V | Max breakdown voltage |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 6A | Max current handling |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 65W | Max thermal limit |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 30 | Base signal amplification ratio |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 3MHz | Max operating frequency |
| Saturation Voltage (VCEsat) | 1.5V | Voltage drop when fully ON |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | 5V | Max emitter-base breakdown |
| Collector Cutoff Current | 400uA | Leakage current when OFF |
| Operating Temp | - | Safe junction temperature range |
Equivalent Transistors & Alternatives
| Part | Type | Package | VCEO | IC | hFE | Pd | Manufacturer / Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIP41CG | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 30 | 65W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 30 | 2W | KTP 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 30 | 2W | luJing |
| BD243CG | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 15 | 65W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 15 | 2W | JSCJ 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 15 | 2W | JSMSEMI 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 15 | 65W | ST 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 6A | 160 | 65W | OSEN 📄 PDF |
| 2SC2334 | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 7A | 200 | 40W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| BD801 | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 8A | 30 | 65W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| TIP102 | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 8A | 1000 | 2W | ST 📄 PDF |
| TIP102G | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 8A | 1000 | 2W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| TIP41C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 9A | 30 | 65W | BLUE ROCKET 📄 PDF |
| 2SC3157 | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 10A | 200 | 60W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| BDX33C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 10A | 750 | 70W | ST 📄 PDF |
| BDW93C | NPN | TO-220 | 100V | 12A | 20000 | 80W | ST 📄 PDF |
| 2SC3834 | NPN | TO-220 | 120V | 7A | 220 | 50W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJE15028 | NPN | TO-220 | 120V | 8A | 20 | 50W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJE15030 | NPN | TO-220 | 150V | 8A | 20 | 50W | SPTECH |
| MJE15030G | NPN | TO-220 | 150V | 8A | 40 | 50W | onsemi 📄 PDF |