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maximum current supported by NPN transistor

zizo2012

hello,
I'm working on a circuit based on bipolar transistors, and I want to know what is the maximum current "ICmax" that can support an NPN transistor in 0.35μm BiCMOS technology or that of the 0.25μm technology.
So is that you have an idea on the value of the maximum current or a method to determine that?
Kind regards.

  • That information is usually determined by the process and the device topography so ask your fab or your PDK developers. It should be documented in the DRM (Design Rule Manual).

    Of course, you could always fab the device and start pushing current through it till it glows red and pops with a mighty (for its size) explosion. Had a power/ground short in the first chip I worked on (pre LVS). It was fun to watch the destruction with a SEM.

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