DCX55-16-13 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DCX55-16-13 is an NPN bipolar junction transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, rated for 60V collector-emitter breakdown voltage and 1A maximum collector current. This device is packaged in SOT-89-3 surface mount configuration and is currently classified as obsolete. Due to its obsolete status, equivalent and substitute parts from active manufacturers are necessary for new designs and ongoing production requirements. The substitute parts listed maintain electrical compatibility within specified parameter ranges while offering active product status and continued availability.

Key Parameters

Parameter	DCX55-16-13 Value	Unit
Transistor Type	NPN	—
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	60	V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	1	A
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic	500mV @ 50mA, 500mA	—
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)	100	nA
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	100 @ 150mA, 2V	—
Power - Max	1	W
Frequency - Transition	200	MHz
Operating Temperature Range	-55 to 150	°C
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	—
Package / Case	TO-243AA	—
Supplier Device Package	SOT-89-3	—
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	—
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	—

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the DCX55-16-13 is determined by the following critical electrical and mechanical parameters:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

Transistor Type: NPN
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max): 60V or higher
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max): 1A or higher
Vce Saturation (Max): 500mV or lower at specified base and collector currents
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max): 100nA or lower
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min): 100 or higher at specified conditions
Power - Max: 1W or higher
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Package / Case: TO-243AA
Supplier Device Package: SOT-89-3 or SOT-89 compatible

Substitution Logic: Parts are grouped into two categories based on electrical performance:

Direct Electrical Equivalents (1A Collector Current Rating): Parts maintaining the 1A maximum collector current specification with 60V breakdown voltage and equivalent or superior frequency response. These parts are pin-compatible and functionally interchangeable in applications designed for the DCX55-16-13.
Higher Current Capability Substitutes (3A Collector Current Rating): Parts rated for 3A maximum collector current with 60V breakdown voltage. These parts provide enhanced current handling capability and are suitable for applications requiring higher current capacity while maintaining voltage and saturation specifications. These parts are functionally compatible but offer increased performance margin.

All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance, MSL 1 rating, and surface mount SOT-89 family packaging.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	DCX55-16-13	BCX5516TA	BCX5616TA	BCX55-16,115	2SC5824T100R	2STF1360	BCX55,115	BCX55-10,115	BCX55-16,135	BCX55-16-TP	BSR41,115
Manufacturer	Diodes Inc.	Diodes Inc.	Diodes Inc.	Nexperia	Rohm Semi.	STMicro.	Nexperia	NXP Semi.	Nexperia	Micro Comm.	Nexperia
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Transistor Type	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN	NPN
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) [V]	60	60	80	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) [A]	1	1	1	1	3	3	1	1	1	1	1
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic [mV]	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 200mA, 2A	500 @ 150mA, 3A	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA	500 @ 50mA, 500mA
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) [nA]	100	100	100	100	1000	100	100	100	100	100	100
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	100 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 150mA, 2V	180 @ 100mA, 2V	160 @ 1A, 2V	63 @ 150mA, 2V	63 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 150mA, 2V	100 @ 100mA, 5V
Power - Max [W]	1	1	1	1.25	2	1.4	1.35	1.25	1.25	0.5	1.35
Frequency - Transition [MHz]	200	150	150	180	200	130	180	180	180	130	100
Operating Temperature Range [°C]	-55 to 150	-65 to 150	-65 to 150	to 150	to 150	to 150	to 150	to 150	to 150	-55 to 150	to 150
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Package / Case	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA	TO-243AA
Supplier Device Package	SOT-89-3	SOT-89-3	SOT-89-3	SOT-89	MPT3	SOT-89-3	SOT-89	SOT-89	SOT-89	SOT-89	SOT-89
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	Not specified	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not specified	1 (Unlimited)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitutes (Direct Equivalents - 1A Rating):

BCX55-16,115 and BCX55-16,135 are the preferred direct substitutes for the DCX55-16-13. Both parts are manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc., maintain active product status, and provide electrical specifications within the allowed parameter range. These parts feature 60V breakdown voltage, 1A maximum collector current, and equivalent saturation characteristics. Both are ROHS3 compliant with MSL 1 rating. BCX55-16,115 offers 180MHz transition frequency and 1.25W power rating, while BCX55-16,135 provides identical electrical performance with Tape & Reel packaging. These parts are pin-compatible replacements suitable for direct board-level substitution.

BCX5516TA, manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, provides an alternative from the original manufacturer with active product status. This part maintains 60V breakdown voltage and 1A collector current with 150MHz transition frequency. Extended operating temperature range (-65°C to 150°C) provides additional thermal margin compared to the DCX55-16-13.

Secondary Substitutes (Enhanced Performance - 1A Rating):

BCX55,115 and BCX55-10,115 are manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. and NXP Semiconductors respectively. Both maintain 60V breakdown voltage and 1A collector current with 180MHz transition frequency. These parts provide active product status and full compliance certifications. BCX55,115 offers 1.35W power rating with Tape & Reel packaging, while BCX55-10,115 provides 1.25W power rating. Both are suitable for applications requiring the DCX55-16-13 electrical specifications.

BCX55-16-TP, manufactured by Micro Commercial Co, provides an alternative with active product status. This part maintains 60V breakdown voltage and 1A collector current but features reduced power rating (500mW) and lower transition frequency (130MHz). This part is suitable only for applications with reduced power dissipation requirements.

Higher Current Capability Substitutes (3A Rating):

2SC5824T100R, manufactured by Rohm Semiconductor, and 2STF1360, manufactured by STMicroelectronics, provide enhanced current handling capability at 3A maximum collector current while maintaining 60V breakdown voltage. Both parts are ROHS3 compliant with active product status. The 2SC5824T100R features 200MHz transition frequency and 2W power rating with higher DC current gain (180 @ 100mA, 2V). The 2STF1360 provides 130MHz transition frequency and 1.4W power rating with 160 DC current gain (@ 1A, 2V). These parts are functionally compatible for applications requiring higher current capacity than the original 1A specification.

Voltage Enhancement Option:

BCX5616TA, manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, provides 80V collector-emitter breakdown voltage while maintaining 1A maximum collector current and equivalent saturation characteristics. This part offers enhanced voltage margin for applications operating near the 60V specification limit. Active product status and full compliance certifications are provided.

Lower Frequency Alternative:

BSR41,115, manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc., provides 60V breakdown voltage and 1A collector current with 100MHz transition frequency. This part is suitable for applications with reduced frequency requirements and offers active product status with full compliance certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BCX55-16,115 directly replace DCX55-16-13 in existing designs?

A: Yes. BCX55-16,115 maintains identical electrical specifications for voltage (60V), collector current (1A), saturation voltage (500mV @ 50mA, 500mA), and current gain (100 @ 150mA, 2V). Both parts use TO-243AA package with SOT-89 family pinout. Pin-for-pin substitution is supported without circuit modification.

Q: What is the difference between BCX55-16,115 and BCX55-16,135?

A: Both parts are manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. and provide identical electrical specifications. The primary difference is packaging format: BCX55-16,115 is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel format, while BCX55-16,135 is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format. Electrical performance and pin compatibility are equivalent.

Q: When should 2SC5824T100R or 2STF1360 be selected instead of 1A-rated parts?

A: These 3A-rated parts are selected when the application requires higher current capacity than 1A or when enhanced power dissipation capability (2W for 2SC5824T100R, 1.4W for 2STF1360) is needed. Both parts maintain 60V breakdown voltage and are functionally compatible with DCX55-16-13 designs. They provide performance margin for applications approaching the 1A current limit.

Q: Is BCX5616TA suitable for all DCX55-16-13 applications?

A: BCX5616TA is suitable for applications where the 80V breakdown voltage specification is beneficial. This part maintains 1A collector current and equivalent saturation characteristics. The 80V rating provides enhanced voltage margin but is not required for applications designed for 60V operation. Transition frequency is 150MHz compared to 200MHz for the DCX55-16-13.

Q: What is the significance of the transition frequency difference between substitute parts?

A: Transition frequency (fT) indicates the frequency at which current gain drops to unity. The DCX55-16-13 specifies 200MHz. Substitute parts with lower transition frequencies (BCX5516TA at 150MHz, 2STF1360 at 130MHz, BSR41,115 at 100MHz) are suitable for applications operating below their specified frequency limits. Parts with equivalent or higher transition frequency (BCX55-16,115 at 180MHz, 2SC5824T100R at 200MHz) provide equivalent or superior high-frequency performance.

Q: Are all substitute parts ROHS3 compliant?

A: All substitute parts listed are ROHS3 compliant except BCX55-16-TP, for which RoHS status is not specified in the provided data. All other parts maintain full ROHS3 compliance matching the DCX55-16-13 specification.

Q: What is the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for substitute parts?

A: All substitute parts maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating except BCX55-16-TP, for which MSL is not specified. MSL 1 indicates unlimited shelf life without moisture control requirements, matching the DCX55-16-13 specification.

Q: Can BCX55-16-TP be used as a general replacement for DCX55-16-13?

A: BCX55-16-TP is suitable only for applications with reduced power dissipation requirements. This part features 500mW maximum power rating compared to 1W for the DCX55-16-13, and 130MHz transition frequency compared to 200MHz. Applications requiring full 1W power capability or higher frequency response should select alternative substitutes.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for substitute parts?

A: Most substitute parts specify maximum operating temperature of 150°C. BCX5516TA and BCX5616TA extend the minimum temperature to -65°C compared to -55°C for the DCX55-16-13. BCX55-16-TP maintains the -55°C to 150°C range matching the original part. Applications requiring extended low-temperature operation should select BCX5516TA or BCX5616TA.

Q: Are there packaging differences between substitute parts?

A: All substitute parts use TO-243AA package with SOT-89 family pinout. Supplier device packages vary slightly (SOT-89-3 vs. SOT-89 vs. MPT3), but all are mechanically compatible with the DCX55-16-13 footprint. Packaging format differences (Tape & Reel, Cut Tape, Bulk) affect supply and handling but not electrical or mechanical compatibility.

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