Equivalent & Substitute Parts for DTC144EUBTL

Part Overview

DTC144EUBTL from Rohm Semiconductor is a pre-biased NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for surface mount applications, featuring built-in resistors and rated for up to 50V collector-emitter voltage and 30mA collector current. The product status is "Not For New Designs," making it necessary to identify alternative models for ongoing designs or new production requirements. Substitution is required when continued use in future designs is restricted due to lifecycle status.

Substiute Parts

DTC144EUBTL
Rohm SemiconductorIn Stock: 16054DTC144EUBTL Datasheet
DTC144EUBTL
Current Part
PDTC144EU,115
Nexperia USA Inc.In Stock: 88399PDTC144EU,115 Datasheet
PDTC144EU,115
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Key Parameters

Parameter Main Part (DTC144EUBTL) Description
Transistor Type NPN - Pre-Biased Fundamental operation and configuration
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) 50 V Maximum voltage supported across collector-emitter
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) 30 mA Maximum collector current rating
Resistor - Base (R1) 47 kOhms Built-in base resistor
Resistor - Emitter Base (R2) 47 kOhms Built-in emitter/base resistor
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce 68 @ 5mA, 5V Minimum current gain specification
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic 300mV @ 500µA, 10mA Maximum saturation voltage
Frequency - Transition 250 MHz Transition frequency
Power - Max 200 mW Maximum power dissipation
Mounting Type Surface Mount Mounting style
Package / Case SC-85 Physical package standard
Supplier Device Package UMT3F Manufacturer-specific package

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution between DTC144EUBTL and PDTC144EU,115 is based strictly on matching electrical and mechanical parameters. The essential criteria are: transistor type (NPN pre-biased), collector-emitter voltage rating, collector current rating, built-in resistor values, DC current gain, saturation voltage, transition frequency, maximum power, mounting type, and package characteristics. Only parts precisely matching or exceeding these specified values with identical resistor networks and compatible surface mount form factors are considered suitable substitutes.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter DTC144EUBTL (Rohm Semiconductor) PDTC144EU,115 (Nexperia USA Inc.)
Transistor Type NPN - Pre-Biased NPN - Pre-Biased
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) 50 V 50 V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) 30 mA 100 mA
Resistor - Base (R1) 47 kOhms 47 kOhms
Resistor - Emitter Base (R2) 47 kOhms 47 kOhms
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce 68 @ 5mA, 5V 80 @ 5mA, 5V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic 300mV @ 500µA, 10mA 150mV @ 500µA, 10mA
Frequency - Transition 250 MHz
Power - Max 200 mW 200 mW
Mounting Type Surface Mount Surface Mount
Package / Case SC-85 SC-70, SOT-323
Supplier Device Package UMT3F SOT-323

Engineering Selection Recommendations

DTC144EUBTL is listed as "Not For New Designs" while PDTC144EU,115 is "Active." Both parts are ROHS3 Compliant, REACH Unaffected, and have Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1 (Unlimited). Selection should be based on product availability, lifecycle status, and compliance certification. Both catalog numbers conform to regulatory and operational requirements provided.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What parameters are critical when substituting DTC144EUBTL in a design? A1: Only transistor type, collector-emitter voltage, collector current, resistor values, DC current gain, saturation voltage, maximum power dissipation, mounting type, and package specifications are substitution-critical.

Q2: Are PDTC144EU,115 and DTC144EUBTL functionally equivalent? A2: Both are NPN pre-biased BJTs with matching voltage rating, resistor values, and surface mount formats. PDTC144EU,115 supports a higher maximum collector current and features equivalent or higher DC current gain.

Q3: Do the package types affect drop-in compatibility? A3: DTC144EUBTL uses the UMT3F package (SC-85) while PDTC144EU,115 uses SOT-323 (SC-70). Compatibility depends on the PCB footprint matching the mechanical outline specified for each supplier device package.

Q4: Are both part numbers compliant with ROHS and REACH standards? A4: Both DTC144EUBTL and PDTC144EU,115 status indicate ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected.

Q5: Why is substitution necessary for DTC144EUBTL? A5: DTC144EUBTL is designated "Not For New Designs," so ongoing or new production requires active or recommended replacements matching the outlined technical specifications.

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