Overview
The BC846BQBZ is an NPN general-purpose bipolar transistor produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is part of the BC846 series, known for its versatility in various electronic applications. It is packaged in a 3-XDFN (Exposed Pad) surface-mounted device (SMD) format, which is compact and suitable for modern electronic designs. The BC846BQBZ is qualified according to AEC-Q101, making it suitable for automotive applications, as well as other industrial, consumer, and mobile devices.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Polarity | NPN | - |
| Collector-Base Voltage (Vcbo) | 65 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | 6 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo) | 65 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (Ic) | 100 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 420 | mW |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Tj) | 150 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| DC Current Gain (hfe) Min/Max | 200 / 450 | - at 2 mA, 5 V |
| Gain Bandwidth Product (fT) | 100 | MHz |
| Package Type | 3-XDFN Exposed Pad | - |
Key Features
- Compact Package: The 3-XDFN Exposed Pad package is small and suitable for space-constrained designs.
- Automotive Qualified: AEC-Q101 qualified, making it reliable for automotive applications.
- High Gain Selection: Available with different gain selections to suit various application requirements.
- General-Purpose Use: Suitable for both switching and amplification applications.
- High Temperature Operation: Maximum junction temperature of 150°C, ensuring reliability in high-temperature environments.
- Low Leakage Current: Low ICBO (leakage current) of 15 nA, which is beneficial for power-saving designs.
Applications
- Automotive Systems: Suitable for various automotive applications due to its AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Industrial Electronics: Used in industrial control systems, power supplies, and other industrial equipment.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in consumer devices such as audio equipment, home appliances, and mobile devices.
- Power and Computing: Used in power management circuits and computing hardware.
- Wearables and Mobile Devices: Suitable for use in wearables and mobile devices due to its compact size and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (Vceo) is 65 V.
- What is the package type of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The package type is 3-XDFN Exposed Pad.
- Is the BC846BQBZ transistor suitable for automotive applications?
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The maximum operating temperature (Tj) is 150°C.
- What is the minimum operating temperature of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The minimum operating temperature is -55°C.
- What are the typical applications of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
It is used in automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, power management, and mobile devices.
- What is the power dissipation (Pd) of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The power dissipation (Pd) is 420 mW.
- What are the DC current gain (hfe) values for the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The DC current gain (hfe) is between 200 and 450 at 2 mA, 5 V.
- What is the gain bandwidth product (fT) of the BC846BQBZ transistor?
The gain bandwidth product (fT) is 100 MHz.
- Is the BC846BQBZ transistor RoHS compliant?
