# DSL12AW-7

**Diodes Incorporated** · Bipolar (BJT) · SOT-363

DSL12AW-7 from Diodes Incorporated, in a SOT-363. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet by ds2sf; symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

## Pinout

| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | passive | Collector. Pins 1, 2, 5 and 6 are internally tied together to a single collector terminal in the SOT-363 package to distribute the -2A continuous collector current (-3A peak). Rated to VCBO = -12V and VCEO = -12V. |
| 2 | C | passive | Collector (paralleled with pins 1, 5, 6). See pin 1 for full specifications. |
| 3 | B | input | Base. Control input for the PNP transistor. Emitter-base breakdown BVEBO = -5V (max VEBO = -5V). Typical VBE(on) up to -0.95V at IC = -1A, VCE = -1.5V; recommended base drive IB = -10 to -20 mA for saturated switching at IC = -0.5 to -1A. |
| 4 | E | passive | Emitter. Single emitter terminal of the PNP transistor (the arrow pin in the device schematic). Carries the full emitter current corresponding to IC up to -2A continuous / -3A peak. |
| 5 | C | passive | Collector (paralleled with pins 1, 2, 6). See pin 1 for full specifications. |
| 6 | C | passive | Collector (paralleled with pins 1, 2, 5). See pin 1 for full specifications. |

## Key specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Diodes Incorporated |
| Package | SOT-363 |
| Category | Transistors/Thyristors |
| Pins | 6 |

## Ordering variants

Same part, different packaging or reel option.

- `DSL12AW-7`

## Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).

| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO |  |  | -12 | V |  | 2 |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO |  |  | -12 | V |  | 2 |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEBO |  |  | -5 | V |  | 2 |
| Collector Current - Continuous | IC |  |  | -2 | A |  | 2 |
| Peak Pulse Collector Current | ICM |  |  | -3 | A |  | 2 |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -55 |  | 150 | °C |  | 2 |
| Power Dissipation (Note 3) | PD |  |  | 450 | mW | @ TA = 25°C; Note 3: FR-4 PCB, minimum recommended pad layout | 2 |
| Power Dissipation (Note 4) | PD |  |  | 650 | mW | @ TA = 25°C; Note 4: FR-4 PCB, 25mm x 25mm square pad 1oz copper | 2 |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient (Note 3) | RθJA |  |  | 275 | °C/W | @ TA = 25°C; Note 3: FR-4 PCB, minimum recommended pad layout | 2 |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient (Note 3, as printed) | RθJA |  |  | 192 | °C/W | @ TA = 25°C; printed as Note 3 (PD row for this value is Note 4) | 2 |
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVCBO | -12 | -35 |  | V | IC = -100μA, IE = 0 | 3 |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (Note 5) | BVCEO | -12 | -20 |  | V | IC = -10mA, IB = 0 | 3 |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVEBO | -5 | -8.3 |  | V | IE = -100μA, IC = 0 | 3 |
| Collector Cutoff Current | ICBO |  | -1 | -100 | nA | VCB = -12V, IE = 0 | 3 |
| Emitter Cutoff Current | IEBO |  | -1 | -100 | nA | VEB = -5V, IC = 0 | 3 |
| DC Current Gain (Note 5) | hFE | 100 | 175 |  |  | VCE = -1.5V, IC = -0.5A | 3 |
| DC Current Gain (Note 5) | hFE | 100 | 165 |  |  | VCE = -1.5V, IC = -0.8A | 3 |
| DC Current Gain (Note 5) | hFE | 100 | 160 |  |  | VCE = -1.5V, IC = -1A | 3 |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Note 5) | VCE(sat) |  | -70 | -160 | mV | IC = -0.5A, IB = -10mA | 3 |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Note 5) | VCE(sat) |  | -95 | -235 | mV | IC = -0.8A, IB = -16mA | 3 |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Note 5) | VCE(sat) |  | -115 | -290 | mV | IC = -1A, IB = -20mA | 3 |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Resistance | RCE(sat) |  |  | 290 | mΩ | IC = -1A, IB = -20mA | 3 |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VBE(sat) |  |  | -0.95 | V | IC = -1A, IB = -20mA | 3 |
| Base-Emitter Turn On Voltage | VBE(on) |  |  | -0.95 | V | VCE = -1.5V, IC = -1A | 3 |
| Output Capacitance | Cobo |  |  | 65 | pF | VCB = -1.5V, f = 1.0MHz | 3 |

## CAD (KiCad official)

- Symbol: `DSL12AW-7`
- Footprint: `Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6`
- 3D model: SOT-363 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `dsl12aw-7-etched.step` / `dsl12aw-7-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `dsl12aw-7.step` / `dsl12aw-7.glb` are the bare package body.

## Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

- **Datasheet:** [Diodes Incorporated datasheet](https://jlcpcb.com/api/file/downloadByFileSystemAccessId/8588911578074779648) (6 pp, sha256 `1c960f2da8d3986a`, retrieved 2026-08-17, tier: lcsc)
- **Extractor:** `ds2sf` (Claude). Every pin and dimension is cited to a datasheet page; it refuses to fabricate.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

[Datasheet PDF](docs/dsl12aw-7-datasheet.pdf)