pzta42
high-voltage low-current NPN bipolar transistor for communication equipment
Key details
| Part Number | pzta42 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nexperia |
| Category | NPN Bipolar Transistor |
| Lifecycle Status | Production |
| Series | PZTA42 |
| Package / Case | 4-lead SC-73 (SOT223) surface-mount package |
| Pin Count | 4 |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-03 |
Part information
pzta42 Overview
pzta42 is a Nexperia high-voltage low-current NPN bipolar transistor for communication equipment supplied in 4-lead SC-73 (SOT223) surface-mount package. This page uses the exact orderable code because package, grade, temperature and option suffixes can change compatibility.
Key Technical Specifications
| Verified Ordering Code | PZTA42 |
|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 300 V maximum |
| Collector Current | 100 mA maximum |
| Minimum DC Current Gain | 25 at VCE = 10 V and IC = 1 mA |
| Transition Frequency | 50 MHz minimum |
| Total Power Dissipation | 1.2 W at ambient temperature up to 25°C |
Package and Ordering Notes
The listed package is 4-lead SC-73 (SOT223) surface-mount package with 4 pins, leads, lands or contacts. The featured image is a generic package illustration for form-factor identification and is not an actual date-code or lot photograph. The part or family is listed by Nexperia as Production at the verification date.
Sourcing Guidance
PZTA42 is the manufacturer-verified ordering identity for this record. Confirm package, packing, label traceability, date code, lifecycle, and datasheet revision before ordering.
For an accurate quotation, include the full MPN, target quantity, acceptable date-code range, packaging format and destination. Icearth can help review traceability documents, label photos and electrical/package alignment before order placement.
Manufacturer Documentation
Technical values were checked against Nexperia documentation. Use the linked datasheet as the controlling source and re-check revisions before PCB release or firmware qualification.
pzta42 FAQ
What is pzta42?
pzta42 is a Nexperia high-voltage low-current NPN bipolar transistor for communication equipment. The scheduled family/model is pzta42; the verified orderable code is PZTA42.
What are the key specifications of pzta42?
Verified Ordering Code is PZTA42, while Collector-Emitter Voltage is 300 V maximum. Use the linked manufacturer datasheet for revision-controlled limits and test conditions.
What package does pzta42 use?
PZTA42 is supplied in 4-lead SC-73 (SOT223) surface-mount package with 4 pins, leads, lands or contacts. Verify the manufacturer land pattern, tab connection, and packing format before PCB or procurement approval.
What is the lifecycle status of pzta42?
pzta42 is listed by the manufacturer as an active production device as checked on 2026-08-03. Confirm current factory support, last-order constraints, and availability for the exact order code before placing an order.
What should be checked before sourcing pzta42?
Quote PZTA42 exactly and confirm package, packing format, device marking, date code, traceability, lifecycle status, and the controlling datasheet revision. Do not substitute a related family code without an independent electrical and mechanical review.
Lifecycle and sourcing review
Lifecycle information is shown for reference. Confirm current manufacturer documentation, availability and technical suitability before purchase.
PZTA42 is the manufacturer-verified ordering identity for this record. Confirm package, packing, label traceability, date code, lifecycle, and datasheet revision before ordering.