KSE350 Transistor Pinout, Equivalent, Applications, Features and More

If you are looking for a high voltage and low current PNP transistor then KSE350 can be a good choice. In this post, we are going to discuss about KSE350 transistor pinout, equivalent, applications, features, and other useful information.

Features / Technical Specifications

• Package Type: TO-126
• Transistor Type:  PNP
• Max Collector Current(I_C): -500mA
• Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): -300V
• Max Collector-Base Voltage (V_CBO): -300V
• Max Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EBO): –5V
• Max Collector Dissipation (P_C): 20W
• Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (h_FE): 30 – 240
• Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 Centigrade

NPN Complimentary:

NPN complimentary of KSE350 is KSE340.

Replacement and Equivalent:

ZBD957, MJE350

KSE350 Transistor Explained / Description

KSE350 is a high voltage PNP transistor available in TO-126 package.  The transistor had quite a good collector-emitter voltage of upto -300V which makes it suitable to use in variety of high voltage applications such as in transformers, AC circuits, power supply circuits etc. The other featureS of the transistor are low collector saturation voltage, lot-to-lot variations are minimum, and high breakdown voltage of collector-emitter.

Looking at the absolute maximum ratings of the transistor the max collector-base voltage is -300V, max collector-emitter voltage is -300V, max collector current is -500mA, max emitter-base voltage is -5V and max collector dissipation is 20W.

The electrical characteristics of the transistor is also quite acceptable. It has a DC current gain of 30 to 240, Emitter cutoff current is -100uA and collector cutoff current is also -100uA.

Where We Can Use it & How to Use

KSE350 is a high voltage transistor designed to use in transformer applications. Moreover, it is not limited to these uses and can be used in a variety of high voltage general purpose applications such as power supply circuits, AC circuits, etc. The detailed list of its applications can be found under the Applications heading below.

Applications

Audio Amplifiers

High Voltage Applications

Motor Driver

Switching Applications

Not limited to only high voltage circuits but it can also use it for low voltage circuits.

Variety of General Purpose high voltage Applications

Safe Operating Guidelines

For good long-life performance of the transistor, it is important to know the safe operating guidelines when using this transistor. First of all, it is important to note that do not operate the transistor on its absolute maximum ratings because using the transistor on its absolute max ratings can lead to internal damage of the transistor immediately or it can also weaken its performance in the long run. So it is important to use every transistor 20% below from its absolute maximum ratings such as the collector-emitter voltage is -300V therefore do not dive load of more than -240V. The max collector current is 500mA so the driven load should be up to 400mA. Use a suitable heatsink with the transistor and always store or operate the transistor at temperatures above -55°C and below 150°C.

Datasheet

To Download the datasheet just copy and paste the below link in your browser.

https://datasheetspdf.com/pdf-file/252273/FairchildSemiconductor/KSE350/1