Overview
The BC817K-25,235 is a 45 V, 500 mA NPN general-purpose transistor manufactured 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. The BC817 series is known for its high current handling and three current gain selections, making it versatile for both switching and amplification tasks.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package | PNP complement | Size (mm) | Channel type | P tot (mW) | V CEO [max] (V) | I C [max] (mA) | h FE [min] | h FE [max] | T J [max] (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC817-25 | SOT23 | BC807-25 | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 | NPN | 250.0 | 45.0 | 500.0 | 160.0 | 400.0 | 150 |
Key Features
- High current handling: Up to 500 mA.
- Three current gain selections.
- General-purpose switching and amplification.
- Compact SOT23 package.
- Maximum collector-emitter voltage (V CEO) of 45 V.
- Maximum junction temperature (T J) of 150°C.
Applications
The BC817K-25,235 transistor is widely used across various industries, including automotive, industrial, power, computing, consumer electronics, mobile devices, and wearables. Its versatility makes it suitable for a range of applications such as general-purpose switching, amplification, and where high current handling is required.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (V CEO) is 45 V. - What is the maximum current handling of the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
The maximum current handling is 500 mA. - What package type does the BC817K-25,235 transistor use?
The transistor is housed in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. - What are the typical applications of the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
It is used in general-purpose switching, amplification, and in various industries such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. - What is the PNP complement of the BC817-25 transistor?
The PNP complement is the BC807-25 transistor. - What is the maximum junction temperature of the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
The maximum junction temperature (T J) is 150°C. - How many current gain selections are available for the BC817 series?
There are three current gain selections available. - Is the BC817K-25,235 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC817K-25,235 transistor is RoHS compliant. - Where can I purchase the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
You can purchase it from various distributors such as Arrow, Avnet, Digi-Key, Mouser Electronics, and others. - What is the size of the SOT23 package used by the BC817K-25,235 transistor?
The size of the SOT23 package is 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 mm.
