Overview
The BC847C,215 is a 45 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 electronic designs. The BC847C series is known for its high current gain and low collector-emitter saturation voltage, making it ideal for general-purpose switching and amplification applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Type | NPN | |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) | 45 | V |
| Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) | 100 | mA |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce | 420 @ 2mA, 5V | |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 400mV @ 5mA, 100mA | |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 250 | mW |
| Operating Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Frequency | 100 | MHz |
| Package | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Key Features
- High current gain, with a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 420 @ 2mA, 5V.
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage of 400mV @ 5mA, 100mA.
- Low noise between 30 Hz and 15 kHz, making it suitable for audio frequency (AF) applications.
- Complementary types available: BC856, BC857, BC859, BC860 (PNP).
- Compact SOT23 package, ideal for space-constrained designs.
Applications
The BC847C,215 transistor is versatile and can be used in various applications, including:
- General-purpose switching and amplification.
- Audio frequency (AF) input stages and driver applications.
- Automotive and industrial electronics due to its compliance with AEC-Q101 standards.
- Consumer and mobile electronics where high current gain and low noise are required.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC847C,215 transistor?
45 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC847C,215 transistor?
100 mA.
- What is the minimum DC current gain (hFE) of the BC847C,215 transistor?
420 @ 2mA, 5V.
- What is the maximum Vce saturation voltage of the BC847C,215 transistor?
400mV @ 5mA, 100mA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BC847C,215 transistor?
Up to 150°C (TJ).
- What package type is the BC847C,215 transistor available in?
SOT23 (TO-236AB).
- Is the BC847C,215 transistor RoHS compliant?
- What are the complementary PNP types for the BC847C,215 transistor?
BC856, BC857, BC859, BC860.
- What are some typical applications for the BC847C,215 transistor?
General-purpose switching, AF input stages, driver applications, automotive, and industrial electronics.
- Is the BC847C,215 transistor suitable for high-frequency applications?
