2SC5200 Transistor Basics- Pinout, Datasheet & Equivalent

Last updated on March 21st, 2024 at 04:45 pm

2SC5200 is a popular NPN Power transistor used in Audio frequency amplifiers and High power audio circuits. It is called a Power transistor due to its high Collector to Emitter breakdown voltage of 230V, high collector current of 15A, and high current gain of 160.

This transistor is complementary to 2SA1943 which is a PNP power transistor with the same features as 2SC5200. Since they have similar specs and are complementary, they are used together in amplifier circuits in a push-pull configuration.

2SC5200 Transistor was originally manufactured by TOSHIBA in JAPAN and is now obsolete due to the development of a similar but cheaper TTC5200 Transistor. Some companies(except Toshiba) still manufacture 2SC5200 and you can easily find it on the internet.

2SC5200 transistor pinout

Just like any other transistor, 2SC5200 has 3 pins: Emitter, Base, and Collector.

2SC5200 Pinout Diagram — 2SC5200 pinout diagram

Given below is the pin diagram of the 2SC5200 transistor.

	Pin Name	Description
B	Base	Controls the transistor’s biasing, used to turn it on and off.
C	Collector	Current flows through the collector, usually connected to a load.
E	Emitter	Current comes out of transistor through the emitter, usually grounded.

Pin configuration of 2SC5200 Transistor

Specifications

The power dissipation rating of the 2SC5200 transistor is 150 watts which makes it suitable for AF amplifier circuits. Due to this high power usage, it is always used with a heatsink in a circuit.

Given below are the detailed specs of the Transistor.

Characteristics	Symbol	Rating(Max.)
Collector-base voltage	^VCBO	230 V
Collector-emitter voltage	^VCEO	230 V
Emitter-base voltage	^VEBO	5 A
Collector current	^IC	15 A
Base current	I_B	1.5 A
Collector output capacitance	C_ob	200 pF
DC current gain	^hFE	160(V_CE= 5V, I_C= 1 A)
Collector power dissipation	P_C	150 W
Junction temperature(T_C = 25°C)	T_j	150 °C
Operating temperature range	^Tstg	−55 to 150

2SC5200 Specs Table

Equivalent transistor

Transistors that are exactly similar or equivalent to 2SC5200 and can be replaced with it are TTC5200, 2SC3320, 2SC5242, FJL4315 2SD1313, MJL3281A, and KTC5242.

Datasheet

The 2SC5200 is manufactured only in the TO-3P(L) Package. Hence there is no SMD version of the transistor. Given below is the datasheet of 2SC5200.

Note: Some companies manufacture 2SC5200 in the TO-264 package like ON Semiconductors.

To download the datasheet of 2SC5200, click here.

How to check the 2SC5200 transistor?

To check whether the 2SC5200 transistor is working or not, you need a multimeter.

Step 1: Turn ON and set the multimeter in continuity checker mode.

Step 2: Place 2SC5200 on the workbench.

Step 3: Connect the positive and negative probes of the multimeter to any two adjacent terminals of 2SC5200.

Step 4: Repeat this process for all the possible combinations of two terminals of the transistor.

RESULT: If the multimeter produces sound in even one configuration, then the transistor is faulty and must be replaced with a new one.

Applications

The transistor is commonly used to build stereo systems, which have a power rating of 200W or greater. These transistors can respond to frequencies from 5Hz-100kHz with a very high sensitivity of 0.75Vrms and have less total harmonic distortion making it ideal for audio applications.

Applications of 2SC5200 transistor are listed below:

It is used mainly in audio frequency amplifiers
Used in radio frequency circuits as well.
Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS)
Relays
Used with its complementary transistor in a push-pull configuration
Power supply
Switching a load with a high current rating
Power amplifiers
Inverters
Converters
Power control circuits
DC to AC converters

Where to buy?

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Dimensions

Given below is the 2D diagram of the 2SC5200 Power Transistor.

1. Dimensions of 2SC5200 in TO-3P(L) package

2. Dimensions of 2SC5200 in TO-264 package

FAQ’s

What is transistor 2SC5200?

2SC5200 is a popular NPN Power transistor used in Audio frequency amplifiers and High power audio circuits. It was originally manufactured by TOSHIBA in JAPAN and soon became one of the most popular power transistors. Its maximum ratings are: Collector to Emitter breakdown voltage is 230V, the collector current is 15A, and the current gain is 160.

What is 2SC5200 2SA1943?

2SC52000 and 2SA1943 are two different transistors that are complementary to each other. 2SC5200 is an NPN whereas 2SA1943 is a PNP transistor. They are used together in a push-pull configuration circuit such as Class B amplifiers.

What is the difference between 2SC5200 and TTC5200?

The new and improved version of 2SC5200 is the TTC5200 power transistor. It came out in 2011, designed by TOSHIBA, which replaced 2SC5200 as a cheaper option that was superior to it. Hence, TTC5200 should be the first choice between these two transistors.