Reading individual technical datasheets for bipolar transistors

Definitions of the Terms in the Table

V_CBO:

Absolute maximum voltage that can be applied across the collector and base terminals with the emitter terminal open

V_CEO:

Absolute maximum voltage that can be applied across the collector and emitter terminals with the base terminal open

V_EBO:

Absolute maximum voltage that can be applied across the emitter and base terminals with the collector terminal open

Collector current, I_C:

Maximum DC (continuous) collector current

Base current, I_B:

Maximum DC (continuous) base current

Collector power dissipation, P_C:

Maximum allowable collector power dissipation

Junction temperature T_j:

Maximum junction temperature that the transistor can tolerate

Storage temperature T_stg:

Storage temperature range in which the device can be stored with no voltage applied