Overview
The BC817-16-QVL is an NPN general-purpose transistor produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is part of the BC817-Q series and is designed for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. It is housed in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it ideal for space-constrained designs.
The BC817-16-QVL is automotive qualified, meeting the AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability. It features epitaxial planar die construction and is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant, ensuring environmental sustainability and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | - | SOT23 | - | - |
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVCBO | 50 | V | IC = 100µA |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | BVCEO | 45 | V | IC = 10mA |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVEBO | 5 | V | IE = 100µA |
| Collector-Emitter Cut-Off Current | ICES | - | 100 nA | VCE = 45V, TJ = +150°C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | hFE | 100 - 250 | - | VCE = 1.0V, IC = 100mA |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(SAT) | - | 0.7 V | IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA |
| Base-Emitter Voltage | VBE | - | 1.2 V | VCE = 1.0V, IC = 300mA |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 310 mW | - | Mounted on minimum recommended pad layout FR-4 PCB |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 403 °C/W | - | Mounted on minimum recommended pad layout FR-4 PCB |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -65 to +150 °C | - | - |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion due to its SOT23 package.
- Epitaxial planar die construction for reliable performance.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC807 series).
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant, ensuring environmental sustainability.
- Halogen and antimony free, classified as a 'green' device.
- Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability in automotive applications.
- High current handling capability with a maximum collector current of 500 mA.
- Three current gain selections available (BC817-16-Q, BC817-25-Q, BC817-40-Q).
Applications
The BC817-16-QVL transistor is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications across different industries:
- Automotive systems: Suitable for use in automotive electronics due to its AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Industrial electronics: Used in control circuits, switching applications, and amplifier circuits.
- Consumer electronics: Found in audio amplifiers, switching circuits, and general-purpose amplification.
- Power and computing: Used in power management and computing devices where high reliability and efficiency are required.
- Mobile and wearables: Suitable for use in mobile devices and wearables due to its small package size and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
The BC817-16-QVL transistor is housed in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What are the maximum collector-emitter and collector-base breakdown voltages?
The maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage (BVCEO) is 45 V, and the maximum collector-base breakdown voltage (BVCBO) is 50 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 500 mA.
- Is the BC817-16-QVL transistor RoHS compliant?
- What are the operating and storage temperature ranges for the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
- What is the thermal resistance, junction to ambient, for the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
- Does the BC817-16-QVL transistor have a complementary PNP type?
- What are the typical applications of the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
- Is the BC817-16-QVL transistor qualified for automotive use?
- What is the power dissipation capability of the BC817-16-QVL transistor?
