Overview
The BC846A-7-F is a small signal NPN transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. It is packaged in a SOT23-3 surface mount format, making it ideal for compact and efficient electronic designs. This transistor is part of the BC846A-BC848C series, which is known for its high performance and reliability in various applications.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | 80 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | 65 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEBO | 6.0 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current | IC | 100 | mA |
| Peak Collector Current | ICM | 200 | mA |
| Peak Emitter Current | IEM | 200 | mA |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 310 | mW |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 350 | K/W | |
| Small Signal Current Gain | hFE | 200 | |
| Input Impedance | hie | 2.7 kΩ | |
| Package | SOT23-3 | ||
| Weight | Approx. 0.008 grams |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion due to its SOT23 package.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC856–BC858).
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- Halogen and antimony free, making it a 'green' device.
- Molded plastic package with matte tin plated leads, solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208.
- Moisture sensitivity level 1 per J-STD-020.
Applications
The BC846A-7-F is designed for various applications, including switching and audio frequency (AF) amplifier circuits. Its high current gain and low noise characteristics make it suitable for use in audio amplifiers, switching circuits, and other small signal applications.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC846A-7-F transistor?
The BC846A-7-F transistor is packaged in a SOT23-3 surface mount format. - What is the maximum collector-base voltage for the BC846A-7-F?
The maximum collector-base voltage (VCBO) is 80 V. - What is the continuous collector current rating of the BC846A-7-F?
The continuous collector current (IC) is 100 mA. - Is the BC846A-7-F RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC846A-7-F is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant. - What are the complementary PNP types for the BC846A-7-F?
The complementary PNP types are BC856–BC858. - What is the power dissipation rating of the BC846A-7-F?
The power dissipation (PD) is 310 mW. - What is the small signal current gain (hFE) of the BC846A-7-F?
The small signal current gain (hFE) is 200. - What are the typical applications of the BC846A-7-F transistor?
The BC846A-7-F is typically used in switching and AF amplifier applications. - Is the BC846A-7-F halogen and antimony free?
Yes, the BC846A-7-F is halogen and antimony free, making it a 'green' device. - What is the moisture sensitivity level of the BC846A-7-F?
The moisture sensitivity level is 1 per J-STD-020.
