Product Overview
The 2SC6011A is an NPN silicon epitaxial planar power transistor designed for high-performance audio amplification applications. Manufactured by Sanken Electric using their proprietary wafer-thinner technology, this device achieves exceptional power-handling capability in a compact TO-3P package. With a 230V collector-emitter voltage rating, 15A collector current capacity, and 160W power dissipation, the 2SC6011A is well-suited for both consumer and professional audio amplifier output stages. It is complementary to the 2SA2151A PNP transistor, forming a matched pair for push-pull amplifier designs. Available in three hFE grades (O, P, Y), this transistor offers designers flexibility for gain matching and thermal compensation in high-fidelity audio circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Transistor Type | NPN Silicon Epitaxial Planar |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 230 V |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 230 V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 6 V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 15 A |
| Base Current (IB) | 4 A |
| Collector Power Dissipation (PC) | 160 W |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 50 to 180 (O/P/Y grades) |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | 0.5 V (max) @ IC=5A, IB=0.5A |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 20 MHz (typ) |
| Output Capacitance (Cob) | 270 pF (typ) |
| Junction Temperature | -55 to +150°C |
| Package | TO-3P (M100) |
Features
- High power handling: 160W in compact TO-3P package
- High voltage rating: 230V VCEO for professional audio applications
- Low saturation voltage: 0.5V maximum at 5A collector current
- Reduced on-chip impedance for improved sound quality
- Sanken wafer-thinner technology for enhanced thermal performance
- Complementary to 2SA2151A (PNP) for push-pull amplifier designs
- Three hFE grades available: O (50-100), P (70-140), Y (90-180)
- Suitable for parallel connection in high-power PA amplifiers
- Recommended output driver: 2SC4382A
- Pb-free terminal plating, RoHS compliant
Applications
- High-fidelity audio power amplifiers
- Professional audio (PA) system output stages
- Home audio amplifiers and AV receivers
- Automotive audio amplifiers
- Multichannel audio amplifier designs
- General-purpose power amplification