Overview
The BC856B-QVL is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is part of Nexperia’s extensive portfolio of bipolar transistors and is designed for a wide range of applications. It is packaged in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs.
The BC856B-QVL is qualified according to AEC-Q101, which makes it highly reliable and suitable for automotive applications. It is also used in various other industries such as industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearables.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type Number | BC856B-QVL | - |
| Package | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | - |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCEO) | 65 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 100 | mA |
| Current Gain (hFE) | 220 - 475 | - |
| Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 100 | MHz |
| AEC-Q101 Qualified | Yes | - |
Key Features
- Low current (max. 100 mA) and low voltage (max. 65 V) capabilities.
- Qualified according to AEC-Q101, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- General-purpose switching and amplification.
- Compact SOT23 (TO-236AB) package, ideal for space-constrained designs.
- High current gain (hFE) range of 220 to 475.
- High junction temperature rating of 150°C.
Applications
The BC856B-QVL transistor is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications across different industries:
- Automotive: Due to its AEC-Q101 qualification, it is highly suitable for automotive systems.
- Industrial: Used in industrial control systems, automation, and other industrial electronics.
- Power and Computing: Found in power management circuits and computing hardware.
- Consumer and Mobile: Used in consumer electronics, mobile devices, and wearables.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
The maximum collector current is 100 mA.
- What is the maximum collector-base voltage (VCEO) of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
The maximum collector-base voltage is 65 V.
- What package type is the BC856B-QVL transistor available in?
The BC856B-QVL transistor is available in the SOT23 (TO-236AB) package.
- Is the BC856B-QVL transistor qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, it is qualified according to AEC-Q101 and recommended for use in automotive applications.
- What is the junction temperature rating of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
The junction temperature rating is 150°C.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
The transition frequency is 100 MHz.
- What are the typical applications of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
It is used in automotive, industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearable applications.
- What is the current gain (hFE) range of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
The current gain range is from 220 to 475.
- How can I obtain samples of the BC856B-QVL transistor?
Samples can be obtained through Nexperia’s sales organization or through their network of global and regional distributors.
- Are there any evaluation boards available for the BC856B-QVL transistor?
Yes, Nexperia provides comprehensive evaluation boards to help understand the performance of their products.
