Overview
The BC860C,215 is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. It is designed to operate in a variety of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. This transistor is packaged in a SOT23 plastic package, making it suitable for surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly. The BC860C is known for its low noise characteristics, making it ideal for low noise input stages and other sensitive applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type Number | BC860C |
| Orderable Part Number | BC860C,215 |
| Package | SOT23 |
| Package Size (mm) | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 |
| hFE (min) | 420 |
| hFE (max) | 800 |
| fT (min) (MHz) | 100 |
| Complement | BC850C |
| I_C (max) (mA) | 100 |
| Noise Figure (max) (dB) | 4 |
| VCEO (max) (V) | 45 |
| Ptot (max) (mW) | 250 |
| Polarity | PNP |
Key Features
- Automotive qualified transistor in a SOT23 plastic package.
- Low noise characteristics, suitable for low noise input stages.
- High current gain (hFE) with a minimum value of 420 and a maximum value of 800.
- Maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 45V.
- Maximum collector current (I_C) of 100mA.
- Maximum total power dissipation (Ptot) of 250mW.
Applications
The BC860C,215 transistor is versatile and can be used in various applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive systems: Due to its automotive qualification, it is suitable for use in vehicle electronics.
- Industrial electronics: It can be used in control circuits, amplifiers, and switching applications.
- Consumer electronics: Ideal for use in audio equipment, home appliances, and other consumer devices.
- Low noise input stages: Its low noise figure makes it suitable for sensitive applications such as audio amplifiers and signal processing circuits.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The BC860C,215 transistor is packaged in a SOT23 plastic package. - What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the BC860C,215?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45V. - What is the maximum collector current (I_C) of the BC860C,215?
The maximum collector current (I_C) is 100mA. - What is the noise figure of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The noise figure is a maximum of 4 dB. - Is the BC860C,215 transistor automotive qualified?
Yes, the BC860C,215 transistor is automotive qualified. - What is the complement transistor for the BC860C,215?
The complement transistor for the BC860C,215 is the BC850C. - What is the typical application of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The BC860C,215 transistor is typically used in low noise input stages and other sensitive applications. - What is the maximum total power dissipation (Ptot) of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The maximum total power dissipation (Ptot) is 250mW. - What is the minimum current gain (hFE) of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The minimum current gain (hFE) is 420. - What is the maximum frequency (fT) of the BC860C,215 transistor?
The minimum transition frequency (fT) is 100 MHz.
