Overview
The BC846BS-QX is a 65 V, 100 mA NPN/NPN general-purpose transistor pair manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This component is packaged in a very small SOT363 (SC-88) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it ideal for applications where space is limited. The transistor pair is designed for general-purpose switching and amplification and is qualified according to AEC-Q101, making it suitable for automotive applications.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | Channel type | Configuration | P tot (mW) | V CEO [max] (V) | I C [max] (mA) | h FE [min] | h FE [max] | f T [min] (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC846BS-Q | SOT363 | TSSOP6 | 2.1 x 1.25 x 0.95 | NPN | 2 | 200.0 | 65.0 | 100.0 | 200.0 | 450.0 | 100.0 |
Key Features
- Low collector capacitance
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage
- Closely matched current gain
- Reduces the number of components and board space
- No mutual interference between the transistors
Applications
The BC846BS-QX is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Automotive systems (qualified according to AEC-Q101)
- General-purpose switching and amplification
- Industrial and power applications
- Consumer and mobile electronics
- Wearable devices
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC846BS-QX?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (V CEO) is 65 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC846BS-QX?
The maximum collector current (I C) is 100 mA.
- What is the package type of the BC846BS-QX?
The package type is SOT363 (SC-88).
- Is the BC846BS-QX qualified for automotive applications?
- What are the key features of the BC846BS-QX?
Key features include low collector capacitance, low collector-emitter saturation voltage, closely matched current gain, reduced number of components and board space, and no mutual interference between the transistors.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BC846BS-QX?
The maximum power dissipation (P tot) is 200 mW.
- What is the minimum and maximum current gain (h FE) of the BC846BS-QX?
The minimum current gain is 200 and the maximum is 450.
- What is the minimum transition frequency (f T) of the BC846BS-QX?
The minimum transition frequency is 100 MHz.
- How does the BC846BS-QX reduce board space?
The BC846BS-QX reduces the number of components and board space due to its compact SOT363 package and closely matched current gain.
- What industries can the BC846BS-QX be used in?
The BC846BS-QX can be used in automotive, industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearable device applications.
