Overview
The BC817-25/DG/B4215 is a 45 V, 500 mA NPN general-purpose transistor manufactured by NXP USA Inc. (now part of Nexperia). This transistor is housed in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where compact size and high performance are required.
The BC817-25 is part of the BC817 series, which includes several current gain selections, making it versatile for various electronic designs. It is ideally suited for automatic insertion and is used in both switching and amplifier applications.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package | VCEO [max] (V) | IC [max] (mA) | hFE [min] | hFE [max] | TJ [max] (°C) | Ptot (mW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC817-25 | SOT23 | 45.0 | 500.0 | 160.0 | 400.0 | 150 | 250.0 |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion and surface-mount assembly.
- Epitaxial planar die construction for high reliability.
- Complementary PNP types available (BC807 series).
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- Halogen and antimony free, classified as a 'Green' device.
- Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability in automotive applications.
- High current gain with three current gain selections available.
- Matte tin plated leads, solderable per J-STD-002 and J-STD-003.
Applications
The BC817-25 transistor is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- General-purpose switching and amplification.
- Automotive and industrial electronics.
- Consumer and mobile devices.
- Power and computing applications.
- Wearables and other compact electronic designs.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the BC817-25 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45 V.
- What is the maximum collector current (IC) of the BC817-25 transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 500 mA.
- What is the package type of the BC817-25 transistor?
The BC817-25 transistor is packaged in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Is the BC817-25 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC817-25 transistor is totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant).
- What are the complementary PNP types for the BC817-25 transistor?
The complementary PNP types for the BC817-25 transistor are from the BC807 series).
- What are the typical applications of the BC817-25 transistor?
The BC817-25 transistor is used in general-purpose switching and amplification, automotive, industrial, consumer, and mobile devices, among others).
- What is the maximum junction temperature (TJ) of the BC817-25 transistor?
The maximum junction temperature (TJ) is 150°C).
- Is the BC817-25 transistor qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, the BC817-25 transistor is qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability in automotive applications).
- What is the power dissipation (Ptot) of the BC817-25 transistor?
The power dissipation (Ptot) is 250 mW).
- What is the minimum current gain (hFE) of the BC817-25 transistor?
The minimum current gain (hFE) is 160).
