30-06-2013, 07:55 AM
(30-06-2013, 06:57 AM)boiss Wrote: I remember reading that even seconds at the reverse breakdown point can cause relevant damage.
Reverse biased B-E Junctions of Small Signal Transistors are/were often used as Zeners. It will be OK provided you limit the Current.
The Data Sheet I looked at said 5V Absolute Maximum.
Alan
