The SS8550 is a PNP silicon transistor designed for low-power amplification and switching applications, commonly used in audio output stages and general-purpose circuits.
Configuration:
PNP bipolar junction transistor
Complementary pair with SS8050 (NPN)
Electrical Characteristics:
Collector-base voltage (VCBO): −40 V
Collector-emitter voltage (VCEO): −25 V
Emitter-base voltage (VEBO): −6 V
Continuous collector current (IC): −1.5 A
Power dissipation: 1 W (at Ta = 25 °C)
DC current gain (hFE): 45 to 300 (depends on classification and operating conditions)
Transition frequency (fT): approximately 100 MHz to 200 MHz
Package:
TO-92 through-hole package
Construction:
Suitable for PCB mounting and compact circuit designs
Configuration Notes:
Designed for low-power amplification and switching
Requires appropriate biasing and thermal consideration for reliable operation
