Overview
The BC846AMTF-ON is an NPN epitaxial silicon transistor produced by onsemi. This transistor is part of the BC846 series, which is designed for general-purpose switching and amplifier applications. It is particularly suited for automatic insertion in both thick and thin-film circuits. The BC846AMTF-ON is packaged in a SOT-23 package, making it compact and suitable for a wide range of electronic designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 80 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 65 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 6.0 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 100 | mA |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | 200 | mA |
| Peak Emitter Current (IEM) | 200 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (PD) | 310 | mW |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient (RθJA) | 403 | °C/W |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 110 - 220 | - |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 0.25 - 0.6 | V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VBE(sat)) | 0.7 - 0.9 | V |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(on)) | 580 - 660 | mV |
| Current Gain Bandwidth Product (fT) | 100 | MHz |
Key Features
- Ideally suited for automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits.
- Complementary PNP types: BC856–BC858.
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- Halogen and antimony free, making it a 'green' device.
- Low noise characteristics, suitable for switching and AF amplifier applications.
- Compact SOT-23 package.
- Matte tin plated leads, solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208.
Applications
- Switching circuits: The BC846AMTF-ON is suitable for various switching applications due to its high current gain and low saturation voltage.
- Amplifier circuits: It is used in audio frequency (AF) amplifier applications where low noise and high gain are required.
- Automotive electronics: An automotive-compliant version is available under a separate datasheet (BC846AQ-BC848CQ).
- General-purpose electronics: It can be used in a wide range of general-purpose electronic designs requiring a reliable NPN transistor.
Q & A
- What is the collector-base voltage (VCBO) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The collector-base voltage (VCBO) is 80 V.
- What is the maximum continuous collector current (IC) for this transistor?
The maximum continuous collector current (IC) is 100 mA.
- What is the power dissipation (PD) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The power dissipation (PD) is 310 mW.
- Is the BC846AMTF-ON RoHS compliant?
- What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 110 to 220.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) ranges from 0.25 to 0.6 V.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) ranges from 580 to 660 mV.
- What is the current gain bandwidth product (fT) of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The current gain bandwidth product (fT) is 100 MHz.
- Is the BC846AMTF-ON suitable for automotive applications?
An automotive-compliant version is available under a separate datasheet (BC846AQ-BC848CQ).
- What is the package type of the BC846AMTF-ON?
The BC846AMTF-ON is packaged in a SOT-23 package.
