Overview
The BC857C TR PBFREE is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by Central Semiconductor Corp. This transistor is part of the BC857 series, which is designed for general-purpose switching and amplifier applications. It is fabricated using the epitaxial planar process and is encapsulated in a surface-mount SOT-23 package. The BC857C is known for its low current and voltage characteristics, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Polarity | PNP | |
| Type | General Purpose | |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 50 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 45 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 100 | mA |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | 200 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (PD) | 250 | mW |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature (TJ, Tstg) | -55°C to +150°C | °C |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 100 | MHz |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 420 | |
| Collector - Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(SAT)) | 0.25 | V |
| Package Style | SOT-23 (SC-59, TO-236) | |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount |
Key Features
- Low current (max 100 mA)
- Low voltage (max 45 V)
- High DC current gain (min 420)
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (0.25 V)
- Ultra-small surface mount package (SOT-23)
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion
- Moisture sensitivity level 1 per J-STD-020
- Epitaxial planar die construction
Applications
- General purpose switching and amplification
- Audio frequency (AF) amplifier applications
- Automotive and industrial control circuits
- Consumer electronics
Q & A
- What is the polarity of the BC857C transistor?
The BC857C transistor is a PNP bipolar junction transistor.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC857C?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45 V.
- What is the maximum continuous collector current of the BC857C?
The maximum continuous collector current (IC) is 100 mA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BC857C?
The operating and storage junction temperature range is -55°C to +150°C.
- What is the package style of the BC857C?
The BC857C is packaged in a SOT-23 (SC-59, TO-236) surface mount package.
- What are the typical applications of the BC857C transistor?
The BC857C is typically used in general-purpose switching and amplifier applications, including AF amplifier circuits and automotive and industrial control circuits.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BC857C transistor?
The minimum DC current gain (hFE) is 420.
- Is the BC857C transistor RoHS compliant?
- What is the transition frequency (ft) of the BC857C transistor?
The transition frequency (ft) is 100 MHz.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(SAT)) of the BC857C transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(SAT)) is 0.25 V.
