Overview
The BC847C-B5000 is a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) produced by Infineon Technologies. It belongs to the BC847 series, which is known for its high current gain and low collector-emitter saturation voltage, making it suitable for various audio frequency (AF) applications, including input stages and driver circuits. This transistor is part of a family that includes complementary PNP types (BC857-BC860 series) and is available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) packages.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | V(BR)CEO | 45 | - | - | V |
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | V(BR)CBO | 50 | - | - | V |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | V(BR)EBO | - | - | 6 | V |
| Base-Emitter Voltage | VBE(ON) | 580 | - | 700 | mV |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | hFE | 200 | - | 420 | - |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | - | - | 0.6 | V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VBE(sat) | - | - | 0.9 | V |
| Transition Frequency | fT | - | 250 | - | MHz |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | RthJA | - | - | 620 | °C/W |
| Total Device Dissipation | PD | - | - | 200 | mW |
Key Features
- High current gain, making it suitable for AF input stages and driver applications.
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage, which reduces power consumption and improves efficiency.
- Low noise characteristics between 30 Hz and 15 kHz, ideal for audio applications.
- Pb-free (RoHS compliant) package, ensuring environmental compliance.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC857-BC860 series) for matching circuit designs.
Applications
The BC847C-B5000 is primarily used in audio frequency (AF) applications, including:
- Input stages: Due to its high current gain and low noise characteristics, it is ideal for amplifying weak audio signals.
- Driver circuits: It can drive other components or stages in audio systems efficiently.
- General-purpose amplification: Suitable for various amplification tasks where high gain and low saturation voltage are required.
Q & A
- What is the BC847C-B5000 used for? The BC847C-B5000 is used in audio frequency (AF) applications, including input stages and driver circuits, due to its high current gain and low noise characteristics.
- What is the collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the BC847C-B5000? The collector-emitter breakdown voltage (V(BR)CEO) is 45 V.
- What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the BC847C-B5000? The typical DC current gain (hFE) is between 200 and 420.
- Is the BC847C-B5000 RoHS compliant? Yes, the BC847C-B5000 is available in Pb-free (RoHS compliant) packages.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the BC847C-B5000? The transition frequency (fT) is typically 250 MHz.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (RthJA), of the BC847C-B5000? The thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (RthJA), is 620 °C/W.
- What is the total device dissipation (PD) of the BC847C-B5000? The total device dissipation (PD) is 200 mW.
- Are there complementary PNP types available for the BC847C-B5000? Yes, the BC857-BC860 series are the complementary PNP types.
- What is the base-emitter saturation voltage (VBE(sat)) of the BC847C-B5000? The base-emitter saturation voltage (VBE(sat)) is typically 0.9 V.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the BC847C-B5000? The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is typically 0.6 V.
