Overview
The BC846A,215 is a 65 V, 100 mA NPN general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is packaged 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 BC846A series is known for its high current gain and low voltage saturation, making it ideal for general-purpose switching and amplification tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce) | 65 | V |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 100 | mA |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 100 | MHz |
| Power Dissipation (Ptot) | 250 | mW |
| DC Current Gain (hfe) @ Ic, Vce | 110 @ 2 mA, 5 V | - |
| Vce Saturation @ Ib, Ic | 400 mV @ 5 mA, 100 mA | - |
| Operating Temperature (Tj) | 150 | °C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) | - |
| Package Type | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | - |
| Lead Free Status / RoHS Status | Lead Free / RoHS Compliant | - |
Key Features
- High Current Gain: The BC846A offers a high DC current gain (hfe) of 110 at 2 mA and 5 V, making it suitable for amplification tasks.
- Low Voltage Saturation: With a Vce saturation of 400 mV at 5 mA and 100 mA, this transistor minimizes power loss in switching applications.
- Compact Package: The SOT23 (TO-236AB) package is small and surface-mountable, ideal for space-constrained designs.
- High Transition Frequency: A transition frequency of 100 MHz allows for high-speed switching and amplification.
- RoHS Compliant: The transistor is lead-free and compliant with RoHS, EU RoHS, and CN RoHS directives, ensuring environmental sustainability.
Applications
The BC846A,215 transistor is versatile and can be used in various applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive: For general-purpose switching and amplification in automotive electronics.
- Industrial: In control circuits, power supplies, and other industrial control systems.
- Consumer Electronics: For audio amplifiers, power supplies, and other consumer electronic devices.
- Mobile and Wearables: Due to its compact size and high performance, it is suitable for mobile devices and wearables.
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage (Vce) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The collector-emitter voltage (Vce) is 65 V.
- What is the maximum collector current (Ic) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The maximum collector current (Ic) is 100 mA.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is 100 MHz.
- What is the power dissipation (Ptot) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The power dissipation (Ptot) is 250 mW.
- What is the DC current gain (hfe) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The DC current gain (hfe) is 110 at 2 mA and 5 V.
- What is the Vce saturation of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The Vce saturation is 400 mV at 5 mA and 100 mA.
- What is the operating temperature (Tj) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The operating temperature (Tj) is up to 150°C.
- Is the BC846A,215 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC846A,215 transistor is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What is the package type of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The package type is SOT23 (TO-236AB).
- What is the moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of the BC846A,215 transistor?
The moisture sensitivity level (MSL) is 1 (Unlimited).
