Overview
The BC817K-16,215 is an NPN general-purpose transistor produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is housed in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where space is limited. It is AEC-Q101 qualified, indicating its suitability for automotive applications, and is also used in various other industries such as industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearables.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package | P tot (mW) | V CEO [max] (V) | I C [max] (mA) | h FE [min] | h FE [max] | T J [max] (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC817K-16 | SOT23 | 775.0 | 45.0 | 500.0 | 100.0 | 250.0 | 150 |
Key Features
- High-power dissipation capability
- Three current gain selections (hFE [min]: 100, hFE [max]: 250)
- AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications
- General-purpose switching and amplification
- Small SOT23 (TO-236AB) package for compact designs
Applications
The BC817K-16 transistor is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive systems
- Industrial control systems
- Power management circuits
- Consumer electronics
- Mobile and wearable devices
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC817K-16 transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 500 mA.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC817K-16 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45 V.
- What package type is used for the BC817K-16 transistor?
The transistor is housed in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Is the BC817K-16 transistor AEC-Q101 qualified?
- What are the typical applications of the BC817K-16 transistor?
The transistor is used in general-purpose switching and amplification, and it finds applications in automotive, industrial, power management, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the BC817K-16 transistor?
The maximum junction temperature (TJ) is 150°C.
- What are the current gain (hFE) ranges for the BC817K-16 transistor?
The current gain (hFE) ranges from 100 to 250.
- Is the BC817K-16 transistor RoHS compliant?
- How can I obtain samples of the BC817K-16 transistor?
Samples can be ordered via Nexperia's sales organization.
- What kind of support does Nexperia offer for the BC817K-16 transistor?
Nexperia offers comprehensive design support, including evaluation boards, SPICE models, and thermal design models.
