sheldon
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DDC,
As I remember, the breakdown for transient or dc is the same. However, you have not specified the Vce breakdown voltage. Typically, the BVceo, collector-emitter breakdown voltage measured with the base open, is the published value. In the older processes, the BVces, collector-emitter breakdown voltage measured with the base shorted to the emitter, was higher. If this is true for your process, then it might be possible to operate the transistor at the higher voltage, if you drive it from a low resistance source, BVcer. You will need to select a resistor value that allows the transistor to breakdown at more than 3V. Also this approach does not work when the breakdown is due to punchthrough, that is, the collector depleting through the base to the collector.
Having said all of that you should really consider whether the process is appropriate for this application. Or using an architecture that can support the voltage requirements, for example, totem poling devices so no device operates with more than 1.5V.
Best Regards,
Sheldon
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