Overview
The BC846A-7-F is a high-performance NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. This small signal transistor is designed for a wide range of applications, including switching and audio frequency (AF) amplifier circuits. It is part of the BC846A series, known for its reliability and versatility in electronic designs.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Polarity | NPN |
| Type | Small Signal |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Max) | 65 V |
| Collector Current (Max) | 100 mA |
| Power Dissipation (Total) | 350 mW |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | 0.6 V (Typ) @ 5 mA @ 100 mA |
| DC Current Gain (Min) | 110 @ 2 mA @ 5 V |
| Collector Current Cutoff | 15 nA |
| Configuration | Single |
| Frequency - Transition | 300 MHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | -65°C to +150°C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount |
| Package Type | SOT-23-3 |
Key Features
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant, ensuring environmental sustainability and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ideal for automatic insertion, making it suitable for high-volume production environments.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC856 – BC858), allowing for versatile circuit design.
- High DC current gain and low collector-emitter saturation voltage, enhancing performance in switching and AF amplifier applications.
- Wide operating temperature range (-65°C to +150°C), making it reliable in various environmental conditions.
Applications
The BC846A-7-F is versatile and can be used in a variety of electronic circuits, including:
- Switching circuits: Due to its high DC current gain and low saturation voltage, it is well-suited for switching applications.
- Audio Frequency (AF) Amplifier Circuits: Its small signal characteristics make it ideal for audio amplification.
- General Purpose Amplifier Circuits: Suitable for a wide range of general-purpose amplifier applications.
Q & A
- What is the polarity of the BC846A-7-F transistor?
The BC846A-7-F is an NPN bipolar junction transistor. - What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC846A-7-F?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 65 V. - What is the maximum collector current of the BC846A-7-F?
The maximum collector current is 100 mA. - What is the power dissipation of the BC846A-7-F?
The total power dissipation is 350 mW. - What is the operating temperature range of the BC846A-7-F?
The operating temperature range is -65°C to +150°C. - Is the BC846A-7-F RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC846A-7-F is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant. - What is the package type of the BC846A-7-F?
The package type is SOT-23-3. - What are the complementary PNP types for the BC846A-7-F?
The complementary PNP types are BC856 – BC858. - What is the frequency transition of the BC846A-7-F?
The frequency transition is 300 MHz. - What is the moisture sensitivity level of the BC846A-7-F?
The moisture sensitivity level is 1.
