Overview
The BC817-25/DG/B2235 is a 45 V, 500 mA NPN general-purpose transistor manufactured by NXP USA Inc. This transistor is housed in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it ideal for a wide range of electronic applications. It is part of the BC817 series, known for its reliability and versatility in various electronic designs.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | - | SOT23 | - | - |
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVCBO | 50 | V | IC = 100µA |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | BVCEO | 45 | V | IC = 10mA |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVEBO | 5 | V | IE = 100µA |
| Collector-Emitter Cut-Off Current | ICES | - | 100 nA | VCE = 45V, TJ = +150°C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | hFE | 160 - 400 | - | VCE = 1.0V, IC = 100mA |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(SAT) | - | 0.7 V | IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 250 mW | - | TJ = +25°C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 403 °C/W | - | TJ = +25°C |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -65 to +150 °C | - | - |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion due to its SOT23 package.
- Epitaxial planar die construction for enhanced performance.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC807 series).
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant, halogen and antimony free, and qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability.
- Moisture sensitivity level 1 per J-STD-020, with matte tin plated leads that are solderable.
- Automotive-compliant parts available under separate datasheet (BC817-16Q_40Q)).
Applications
The BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Switching and AF amplifier applications).
- Automotive and industrial electronics due to its high reliability and compliance with automotive standards).
- Power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearable devices).
- General-purpose electronic circuits where a small, reliable NPN transistor is required.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage is 45 V).
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) range of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 160 to 400 at VCE = 1.0V and IC = 100mA).
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
The maximum power dissipation is 250 mW at TJ = +25°C).
- Is the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the transistor is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant).
- What is the operating and storage temperature range of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
The operating and storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C).
- What package type does the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor use?
The transistor is housed in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) package).
- Is the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability and has automotive-compliant parts available).
- What are the typical applications of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
Typical applications include switching, AF amplifier, automotive, industrial, power, computing, consumer, mobile, and wearable devices).
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage is 0.7 V at IC = 500mA and IB = 50mA).
- Is the BC817-25/DG/B2235 transistor moisture sensitive?
No, it has a moisture sensitivity level 1 per J-STD-020).
