This is one of the transistor types.

Part Number: C3856, 2SC3856

Function: 180V, 15A, NPN Transistor

Package: TO-3P Type

Manufacturer: Sanken

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Decription

This is 180V, 15A, Silicon NPN Triple Diffused Planar Transistor.

Features

1. Complement to type 2SA1492

Absolute maximum ratings

1. Collector to Base Voltage : VCBO = 200 V
2. Collector to Emitter Voltage : VCEO = 180 V
3. Emitter to Base Voltage : VEBO = 6 V
4. Collector Current : IC = 15 A
5. Base Current : IB = 4 A
6. Total Dissipation : Pc = 130 (Tc=25°C) W
7. Junction Temperature Tj = 150 °C
8. Storage Temperature : Tstg = –55 to +150 °C

Pinout

Application:

1. Audio and General Purpose

C3856 Datasheet

 

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