Overview
The BC857QASZ is a PNP/PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is packaged in a leadless ultra small DFN1010B-6 (SOT1216) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearable devices. The BC857QASZ is part of Nexperia’s extensive portfolio of bipolar transistors, known for their efficiency, robustness, and reliability.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | Channel type | Configuration | Ptot (mW) | VCEO [max] (V) | IC [max] (mA) | hFE [min] | hFE [max] | fT [min] (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC857QAS | SOT1216 | DFN1010B-6 | 1.1 x 1.0 x 0.37 | PNP | 2 | 230.0 | -45.0 | -100.0 | 200.0 | 450.0 | 100.0 |
Key Features
- Leadless ultra small DFN1010B-6 (SOT1216) package, ideal for space-constrained designs.
- PNP/PNP configuration, suitable for a variety of switching and amplification applications.
- Maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 45 V and maximum collector current (IC) of 100 mA.
- High current gain (hFE) with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 450.
- Transition frequency (fT) of at least 100 MHz, ensuring high-frequency performance.
- RoHS compliant and suitable for reflow soldering.
Applications
The BC857QASZ transistor is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Automotive systems: For various control and switching functions.
- Industrial control: In motor control, power supplies, and other industrial automation systems.
- Consumer electronics: In audio amplifiers, power management circuits, and other consumer devices.
- Mobile and wearable devices: Due to its small package size and low power consumption.
- Computing and power systems: For voltage regulation, switching, and amplification tasks.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC857QASZ transistor?
The BC857QASZ transistor is packaged in a leadless ultra small DFN1010B-6 (SOT1216) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What are the maximum collector-emitter voltage and current ratings of the BC857QASZ?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45 V, and the maximum collector current (IC) is 100 mA.
- What is the current gain (hFE) range of the BC857QASZ transistor?
The current gain (hFE) ranges from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 450.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the BC857QASZ transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is at least 100 MHz.
- Is the BC857QASZ transistor RoHS compliant?
- What are some common applications for the BC857QASZ transistor?
- How can I purchase the BC857QASZ transistor?
- What is the size of the BC857QASZ transistor package?
- Can the BC857QASZ transistor be used in high-frequency applications?
- Is the BC857QASZ transistor suitable for reflow soldering?
