Product Overview
The BD681 from STMicroelectronics is a PNP Darlington power transistor in a SOT-32 (TO-126) package. Rated at -80V VCEO and -4A continuous collector current with a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 750 at IC=2A. Designed for medium-power switching and amplification in industrial and consumer applications. Complementary pair with BD682 (NPN).
Key Specifications
| Polarity | PNP Darlington |
| VCEO | -80V |
| IC (Continuous) | -4A |
| IC (Peak) | -6A |
| hFE (min) @ IC=2A | 750 |
| VCE(sat) max | -1.5V @ IC=2A, IB=8mA |
| VBE(on) max | -1.8V @ IC=3A |
| Power Dissipation | 40W (TC=25 C) |
| Operating Temperature | -65 to 150 C |
| Package | SOT-32 (TO-126) |
Features
- PNP Darlington configuration
- High current gain: hFE > 750 at 2A
- 80V collector-emitter voltage
- 4A continuous, 6A peak current
- 40W power dissipation (with heatsink)
- Internal base-emitter resistors for stability
- Complementary pair with BD682 (NPN)
Applications
- Medium-power switching (relays, solenoids, motors)
- Audio output amplifiers
- Lamp and LED drivers
- Power supply regulators
- Heater and actuator control