Overview
The BC856AS-7 is a dual PNP small signal transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. It is designed for surface mount applications and is housed in the SOT363 package. This transistor is part of Diodes Incorporated's lineup of environmentally friendly and compliant components, being totally lead-free, halogen-free, and antimony-free, adhering to RoHS and other environmental standards.
The BC856AS-7 is complemented by its NPN counterpart, the BC846AS, and is suitable for a variety of applications including switching and audio frequency (AF) amplifiers. It also meets automotive standards, with an automotive-compliant version available under a separate datasheet (BC856ASQ).
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVCBO | -80 | V | IC = -100µA | ||
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | BVCEO | -65 | V | IC = -10mA | ||
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVEBO | -5.0 | V | IE = -100µA | ||
| Collector Current | IC | -100 | mA | |||
| Peak Collector Current | ICM | -200 | mA | |||
| Power Dissipation | PD | 200 | mW | |||
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 625 | °C/W | |||
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -65 to +150 | °C | |||
| DC Current Gain | hFE | 125 | 180 | 250 | VCE = -5.0V, IC = -2.0mA | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | -75 | -250 | mV | IC = -10mA, IB = -0.5mA | |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VBE(sat) | -700 | -850 | mV | IC = -10mA, IB = -0.5mA | |
| Gain Bandwidth Product | fT | 100 | MHz | VCE = -5.0V, IC = -10mA, f = 100MHz |
Key Features
- High Collector Current: Up to -100 mA, making it suitable for various applications requiring moderate current handling.
- Complementary NPN Type: Available as BC846AS, allowing for paired use in circuit designs.
- Environmental Compliance: Totally lead-free, halogen-free, and antimony-free, adhering to RoHS and other environmental standards.
- Automotive Compliance: Meets AEC-Q101 standards with an automotive-compliant version available under a separate datasheet (BC856ASQ).
- Small Surface Mount Package: SOT363 package, ideal for automated insertion and space-saving designs.
- High Reliability: Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards, ensuring high reliability in demanding applications.
- Thermal Characteristics: Thermal resistance of 625 °C/W, and an operating and storage temperature range of -65 to +150 °C.
Applications
- Switching Applications: Suitable for switching circuits due to its high collector current and breakdown voltage characteristics.
- Audio Frequency (AF) Amplifiers: Ideal for use in AF amplifier circuits where high gain and low noise are required.
- Automotive Electronics: Meets automotive standards, making it suitable for use in automotive electronic systems.
- General Purpose Amplification: Can be used in various general-purpose amplification circuits requiring a PNP transistor.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
The maximum collector current is -100 mA.
- What is the collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the BC856AS-7?
The collector-emitter breakdown voltage is -65 V.
- Is the BC856AS-7 environmentally friendly?
Yes, it is totally lead-free, halogen-free, and antimony-free, adhering to RoHS and other environmental standards.
- What is the package type of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
The transistor is housed in the SOT363 surface mount package.
- What are the typical applications of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
It is suitable for switching applications, audio frequency (AF) amplifiers, automotive electronics, and general-purpose amplification.
- Does the BC856AS-7 have an automotive-compliant version?
Yes, an automotive-compliant version is available under a separate datasheet (BC856ASQ).
- What is the thermal resistance of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
The thermal resistance is 625 °C/W.
- What is the operating and storage temperature range of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
The operating and storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C.
- What is the gain bandwidth product of the BC856AS-7 transistor?
The gain bandwidth product is 100 MHz.
- Is the BC856AS-7 compatible with automated insertion?
Yes, it is ideally suited for automated insertion due to its small surface mount package.
