Overview
The BC856BQ-7-F is a PNP small-signal transistor produced by Diodes Incorporated. It is part of the BC856AQ – BC857BQ family and is housed in a SOT23 package. This transistor is designed for various applications, including switching and audio frequency (AF) amplifier uses. It is also suitable for automotive applications, being AEC-Q101 qualified, PPAP capable, and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | -80 | V | IC = -10µA |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | -65 | V | IC = -10mA |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEBO | -5.0 | V | IE = -1µA |
| Continuous Collector Current | IC | -100 | mA | |
| Peak Collector Current | ICM | -200 | mA | |
| Peak Emitter Current | IEM | -200 | mA | |
| Peak Base Current | IBM | -200 | mA | |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 310 | mW | |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 403 | °C/W | |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -65 to +150 | °C | |
| DC Current Gain | hFE | 125 - 250 | IC = -2.0mA, VCE = -5V | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | -75 to -300 | mV | IC = -10mA, IB = -0.5mA |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion
- Complementary NPN types: BC846 – BC848 family
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant
- Halogen and antimony free, 'Green' device
- Suitable for automotive applications requiring specific change control; AEC-Q101 qualified, PPAP capable, and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities
- Package: SOT23, Molded Plastic with UL Flammability Classification Rating 94V-0
- Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 per J-STD-020
Applications
- Switching applications
- Audio frequency (AF) amplifier applications
- Automotive applications requiring specific change control
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The BC856BQ-7-F transistor is housed in a SOT23 package.
- What are the complementary NPN types for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The complementary NPN types are the BC846 – BC848 family.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is -65 V.
- What is the continuous collector current rating for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The continuous collector current rating is -100 mA.
- Is the BC856BQ-7-F transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC856BQ-7-F transistor is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- What is the operating and storage temperature range for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The operating and storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) is 125 to 250 at IC = -2.0mA and VCE = -5V.
- Is the BC856BQ-7-F transistor suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is suitable for automotive applications requiring specific change control and is AEC-Q101 qualified.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction to ambient (RθJA), for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The thermal resistance, junction to ambient (RθJA), is 403 °C/W.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) for the BC856BQ-7-F transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is -75 to -300 mV at IC = -10mA and IB = -0.5mA.
