Key Features:

• Type: N-Channel MOSFET
• Logic-Level Gate Drive: Can be switched with low gate voltage
• Drain-Source Voltage (Vdss): 50V
• Continuous Drain Current (Id) @ 25°C: 220mA
• Max On-Resistance (Rds On) @ Id Vgs: 3.5Ω @ 220mA 10V
• Gate Threshold Voltage (Vgs(th)) Max: 1.5V @ 1mA
• Gate Charge (Qg) @ Vgs: 2.4nC @ 10V
• Input Capacitance (Ciss) @ Vds: 27pF @ 25V
• Max Power: 360mW
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C ~ 150°C
• Package: SOT-23 (TO-236-3 SC-59)
• Manufacturer: Fairchild/ON Semiconductor

Applications:

• Motor Control: Drive small DC motors, such as those used in toy cars or robots.
• Power Management: Switch power supplies on and off, useful for conserving battery power or protecting circuits.
• Switching: Control various loads like lights, LEDs, or solenoid valves.
• Other Applications: Can be used to build simple voltage regulators or amplifiers.

Additional Information:

• Popularity: High
• Fake Threat in the Open Market: 71%
• Supply and Demand Status: Balanced
• Alternative Parts: BSS138E6433; BSS138E6327
• ECCN: EAR99
• Country of Origin: China
• Halogen Free: Compliant

The BSS138 is a versatile and easy-to-use MOSFET suitable for a wide range of applications. It is a popular choice for many designers due to its affordability, reliability, and availability in various surface mount packages.