Overview
The BC860CW/ZLF is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is housed in a SOT323 (SC-70) plastic package and is designed for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. It is AEC-Q101 qualified, ensuring its suitability for automotive environments. The BC860CW/ZLF is known for its low noise characteristics, making it ideal for use in audio-frequency equipment such as tape recorders and hi-fi amplifiers.
Key Specifications
| Type Number | Package | 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
- AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications.
- Low current capability (max. 100 mA).
- Low voltage capability (max. 45 V).
- Low noise stages suitable for audio-frequency equipment.
- Housed in a SOT323 (SC-70) plastic package.
- Compliant with EU RoHS, CN RoHS, and ELV directives.
- Lead-free and halogen-free according to Nexperia's definitions.
Applications
- Automotive electronics.
- Industrial control systems.
- Consumer electronics, including audio equipment such as tape recorders and hi-fi amplifiers.
- Low noise input stages in various electronic devices.
- General-purpose switching and amplification applications.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The BC860CW/ZLF transistor is housed in a SOT323 (SC-70) plastic package.
- What is the maximum current rating of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The maximum current rating is 100 mA.
- What is the maximum voltage rating of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The maximum voltage rating is 45 V.
- Is the BC860CW/ZLF transistor AEC-Q101 qualified?
Yes, the BC860CW/ZLF transistor is AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications.
- What are the typical applications of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
Typical applications include automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and consumer electronics, particularly in low noise audio-frequency equipment.
- Is the BC860CW/ZLF transistor compliant with RoHS and ELV directives?
Yes, it is compliant with EU RoHS, CN RoHS, and ELV directives.
- What is the noise figure of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The noise figure is a maximum of 4 dB.
- What is the minimum and maximum hFE (current gain) of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The minimum hFE is 420 and the maximum hFE is 800.
- What is the fT (transition frequency) of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The minimum fT is 100 MHz.
- What are the NPN complements of the BC860CW/ZLF transistor?
The NPN complements are BC849W and BC850W.
