Each item (cut-off current, current gain, saturation voltage, transition frequency, collector output capacitance, noise figure) described in the electrical characteristics of the data sheet is explained. For the measurement methods of items 1 to 4, please refer to FAQ: Example of measurement of the key bipolar transistor characteristics.
Table. 1 shows an example of a data sheet description.
Depending on the product, there may be other electrical characteristics listed. The following application notes have explanations for other items. please refer.
The electrical characteristics and equivalent circuit:Bipolar Transistor Application Notes
See the application note below for details on absolute maximum ratings.
The maximum ratings:Bipolar Transistor Application Notes
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