Overview
The BC846AQB-QZ is a general-purpose NPN bipolar transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is part of the BC846x-Q series and is known for its high power dissipation capability and compact packaging. It is designed in an ultra-small DFN1110D-3 (SOT8015) leadless Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package with side-wettable flanks, making it suitable for applications where space is limited.
This transistor is automotive qualified, meeting the AEC-Q101 standards, and is widely used in various industries including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | 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) | f T [min] (MHz) | Automotive qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC846AQB-Q | SOT8015 | DFN1110D-3 | 1.1 x 1 x 0.48 | NPN | 340.0 | 65.0 | 100.0 | 110.0 | 220.0 | 150 | 100.0 | Yes |
Key Features
- High Power Dissipation Capability: The BC846AQB-QZ has a high power dissipation capability of 340 mW, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
- Compact Packaging: The transistor is packaged in an ultra-small DFN1110D-3 (SOT8015) leadless SMD package, which is ideal for space-constrained designs.
- Automotive Qualified: Meets AEC-Q101 standards, ensuring reliability and performance in automotive applications.
- High Collector Emitter Voltage: Maximum collector emitter voltage of 65 V.
- High Current Gain: Minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 110 and maximum of 220.
- High Operating Temperature: Maximum junction temperature of 150°C.
- Suitable for AOI: Designed for Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) of solder joints.
Applications
The BC846AQB-QZ is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications across various industries, including:
- Automotive: Suitable for automotive systems due to its AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Industrial: Used in industrial control systems, power supplies, and other industrial electronics.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in mobile devices, wearables, and other consumer electronic products.
- Power and Computing: Used in power management and computing applications where high reliability and performance are required.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector emitter voltage of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The maximum collector emitter voltage (V CEO) is 65 V.
- What is the package type of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The transistor is packaged in a DFN1110D-3 (SOT8015) leadless SMD package.
- What is the maximum DC collector current of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The maximum DC collector current (I C) is 100 mA.
- Is the BC846AQB-QZ transistor automotive qualified?
Yes, it meets the AEC-Q101 standards.
- What is the minimum DC current gain (hFE) of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The minimum DC current gain (hFE) is 110.
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The maximum junction temperature (T J) is 150°C.
- What is the gain bandwidth product (fT) of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The minimum gain bandwidth product (fT) is 100 MHz.
- Is the BC846AQB-QZ suitable for Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) of solder joints?
Yes, it is designed for AOI of solder joints.
- What is the power dissipation capability of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor?
The power dissipation capability (P tot) is 340 mW.
- What are the dimensions of the BC846AQB-QZ transistor package?
The package dimensions are 1.1 x 1 x 0.48 mm.
