Orderable parts
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Package | Buy from distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSS138AKA | BSS138AKAR | 934067515215 | SOT23 | Order product |
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60 V, single N-channel Trench MOSFET
N-channel enhancement mode Field-Effect Transistor (FET) in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package using Trench MOSFET technology.
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Features and benefits
Very fast switching
Trench MOSFET technology
ESD protection
Low threshold voltage
AEC-Q101 qualified
Applications
Relay driver
High-speed line driver
Low-side loadswitch
Switching circuits
Parametrics
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Product status | Channel type | Nr of transistors | VDS [max] (V) | RDSon [max] @ VGS = 10 V (mΩ) | RDSon [max] @ VGS = 4.5 V; @25 C (mΩ) | RDSon [max] @ VGS = 2.5 V (mΩ) | Tj [max] (°C) | ID [max] (A) | QGD [typ] (nC) | QG(tot) [typ] @ VGS = 4.5 V (nC) | Ptot [max] (W) | VGSth [typ] (V) | Automotive qualified | Ciss [typ] (pF) | Coss [typ] (pF) | Release date |
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| BSS138AKA | SOT23 | SOT23 | Production | N | 1 | 60 | 4500 | 5200 | 13000 | 150 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 1.2 | Y | 13 | 2.6 | 2013-02-06 |
Package
| Type number | Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) | Status | Marking | Package | Package information | Reflow-/Wave soldering | Packing |
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| BSS138AKA | BSS138AKAR (934067515215) |
Active | %JL |
(SOT23) |
SOT23 |
REFLOW_BG-BD-1
WAVE_BG-BD-1 |
SOT23_215 |
Environmental information
| Type number | Orderable part number | Chemical content | RoHS | RHF-indicator |
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| BSS138AKA | BSS138AKAR | BSS138AKA |
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Documentation (16)
| File name | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSS138AKA | 60 V, single N-channel Trench MOSFET | Data sheet | 2024-02-02 |
| AN10273 | Power MOSFET single-shot and repetitive avalanche ruggedness rating | Application note | 2022-06-20 |
| AN10874_ZH | LFPAK MOSFET thermal design guide, Chinese version | Application note | 2020-04-30 |
| AN11113_ZH | LFPAK MOSFET thermal design guide - Part 2 | Application note | 2020-04-30 |
| AN11261 | RC Thermal Models | Application note | 2021-03-18 |
| AN11599 | Using power MOSFETs in parallel | Application note | 2016-07-13 |
| AN90063 | Questions about package outline drawings | Application note | 2025-06-13 |
| SOT23 | 3D model for products with SOT23 package | Design support | 2019-01-22 |
| Nexperia_package_poster | Nexperia package poster | Leaflet | 2020-05-15 |
| SOT23_mk | plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body | Marcom graphics | 2017-01-28 |
| SOT23 | plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body | Package information | 2022-10-12 |
| SOT23_215 | Reel pack for SMD, 7"; Q3/T4 product orientation | Packing information | 2025-01-20 |
| REFLOW_BG-BD-1 | Reflow soldering profile | Reflow soldering | 2021-04-06 |
| BSS138AKA | BSS138AKA Spice model | SPICE model | 2019-05-07 |
| TN00008 | Power MOSFET frequently asked questions and answers | Technical note | 2024-08-09 |
| WAVE_BG-BD-1 | Wave soldering profile | Wave soldering | 2021-09-08 |
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Longevity
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Ordering, pricing & availability
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Status | Packing | Packing Quantity | Buy online |
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| BSS138AKA | BSS138AKAR | 934067515215 | Active | SOT23_215 | 3,000 |
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Sample
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How does it work?
The interactive datasheets are based on the Nexperia MOSFET precision electrothermal models. With our interactive datasheets you can simply specify your own conditions interactively. Start by changing the values of the conditions. You can do this by using the sliders in the condition fields. By dragging the sliders you will see how the MOSFET will perform at the new conditions set.