The BSS138PS,115 is an N-channel Small Signal MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) manufactured by Nexperia.
Overview:
- Type: N-channel Small Signal MOSFET
- Package: SOT-363
- Manufacturer: Nexperia
- Polarity: It is a unipolar device, which means it conducts current in one direction with low gate-to-source voltage control.
Features:
- Low Threshold Voltage: The MOSFET has a low threshold voltage, making it suitable for low-voltage applications.
- Small Package: The SOT-363 package is designed for surface-mount applications, providing high packing density and efficient use of board space.
- Enhancement Mode: It is an enhancement mode MOSFET, requiring a positive voltage at the gate relative to the source to allow for conduction between the drain and source terminals.
- Low Input and Output Capacitance: This feature enables it to be used in high-frequency applications and minimizes loading effects on driving circuits.
- High Voltage Capability: The BSS138PS,115 has a relatively high voltage capability that makes it suitable for various voltage level shifting and low-power switching applications.
Applications:
- Signal Switching: The BSS138PS,115 is commonly used for signal switching in various low-power digital and analog applications.
- Level Shifting: Due to its low threshold voltage, it is well-suited for level-shifting applications when interfacing between different voltage domains.
- Load Switching: It is used as a switch to control power supply to various sub-circuits, particularly in low-power and battery-operated devices.
- Voltage Regulation: In low-power applications, it can be employed in voltage regulator circuits where a low threshold voltage and small form factor are advantageous.
- Signal Amplification: It can be used for signal amplification in low-frequency and low-power applications.
- Oscillator Circuits: The MOSFET can be utilized in oscillator and waveform generation circuits, especially in low-power or small-scale integrated systems.
The BSS138PS,115 MOSFET is widely used in various low-power and moderate-power digital and analog circuits, especially in portable devices and applications where space and power efficiency are critical.
