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BD438

STMicroelectronics

-65℃~+150℃ 1 PNP 100uA 130 200mV 36W 3MHz 45V 4A 5V PNP TO-126-3 Bipolar (BJT) ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCst/BD438
Category
Bipolar (BJT)
Package
TO-126-3
Pins
3

Overview

The BD438 is a bipolar made by STMicroelectronics in a TO-126-3 package with 3 pins. -65℃~+150℃ 1 PNP 100uA 130 200mV 36W 3MHz 45V 4A 5V PNP TO-126-3 Bipolar (BJT) ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Transistor_BJT:BD438, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_Vertical, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 377 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2832765). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

Symbol

123
Transistor_BJT:BD438From KiCad's library

Footprint

123
Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_VerticalFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

12
Collector - Emitter Voltage VCEO
45V
Configuration
Standalone
Current - Collector Cutoff
100uA
Current - Collector(Ic)
4A
DC Current Gain
130
Emitter-Base Voltage(Vebo)
5V
Number
1 PNP
Operating Temperature
-65℃~+150℃
Pd - Power Dissipation
36W
Transition frequency(fT)
3MHz
Vce Saturation(VCE(sat))
200mV
type
PNP

Order codes

1

Pinout

3
The pins of the BD438
PinNameType
1EPassive
2CPassive
3BInput

Open-source boards using it

All 1
  • 2 layers238 × 67 mmCont board, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Cont board

    lbligh/enigma-iib-lzb23

    63 parts

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the BD438?

Yes. The symbol is Transistor_BJT:BD438 and the footprint Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_Vertical, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the BD438?

TO-126-3, with 3 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the BD438 datasheet?

STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the BD438?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2832765, with 377 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the BD438?

Parts like it in the library: the BD441 by onsemi, the BD437 by YFW, the BD438 by YFW and the BD437 by STMicroelectronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the BD438?

1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Parts like it

8