Overview
The BC860CW,115 is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is housed in a SOT323 (SC-70) plastic package and is AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suitable for automotive and other demanding applications. It is part of Nexperia’s extensive portfolio of bipolar transistors, which are designed to meet the needs of various industries including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | hFE [min] | hFE [max] | fT [min] (MHz) | Complement | I C [max] (mA) | Noise figure [max] (dB) | VCEO [max] (V) | Ptot [max] (mW) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC860CW | SOT323 | SC-70 | 2 x 1.25 x 0.95 | 420 | 800 | 100 | BC850CW | 100 | 4 | 45 | 200 | PNP |
Key Features
- Low Current and Voltage: Maximum current of 100 mA and maximum voltage of 45 V.
- AEC-Q101 Qualified: Suitable for automotive and other high-reliability applications.
- Low Noise: Ideal for low noise stages in audio-frequency equipment such as tape recorders and hi-fi amplifiers.
- Compact Package: SOT323 (SC-70) package, which is small and efficient for modern electronic designs.
- Environmental Compliance: Lead-free and halogen-free, compliant with EU RoHS, CN RoHS, and REACH regulations.
Applications
- Automotive Electronics: Due to its AEC-Q101 qualification, it is suitable for various automotive applications.
- Audio Equipment: Used in low noise stages of tape recorders, hi-fi amplifiers, and other audio-frequency equipment.
- Industrial and Consumer Electronics: Can be used in a wide range of industrial and consumer electronic devices requiring reliable and efficient transistor performance.
Q & A
- What is the maximum current rating of the BC860CW transistor?
The maximum current rating is 100 mA.
- What is the maximum voltage rating of the BC860CW transistor?
The maximum voltage rating is 45 V.
- What package type is the BC860CW transistor available in?
The BC860CW transistor is available in the SOT323 (SC-70) package.
- Is the BC860CW transistor AEC-Q101 qualified?
Yes, the BC860CW transistor is AEC-Q101 qualified.
- What are the NPN complements for the BC860CW transistor?
The NPN complements are BC849W and BC850W.
- What is the typical application of the BC860CW transistor in audio equipment?
It is used in low noise stages of audio-frequency equipment such as tape recorders and hi-fi amplifiers.
- Is the BC860CW transistor environmentally compliant?
Yes, it is lead-free and halogen-free, and compliant with EU RoHS, CN RoHS, and REACH regulations.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BC860CW transistor?
The maximum power dissipation is 200 mW.
- How can I order samples of the BC860CW transistor?
Samples can be ordered through Nexperia’s sales organization or through their network of global and regional distributors.
- What is the minimum hFE (current gain) of the BC860CW transistor?
The minimum hFE is 420.
