Overview
The BC846BS is a dual NPN general-purpose transistor pair packaged in a very small SOT363 (SC-88) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. This transistor is designed for general-purpose switching and amplification applications. Despite the part number variation, the core specifications align with those of the Nexperia BC846BS model.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage (VBRCBO) | 80 | - | - | V |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (VBRCEO) | 65 | - | - | V |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage (VBREBO) | 6 | - | - | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | - | - | 100 | mA |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | - | - | 200 | mA |
| Peak Base Current (IBM) | - | - | 200 | mA |
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | - | - | 300 | mW |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Ambient Temperature (Tamb) | -55 | - | 150 | °C |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 100 | - | - | MHz |
Key Features
- Low collector capacitance and low collector-emitter saturation voltage.
- Closely matched current gain, reducing the number of components and board space.
- No mutual interference between the transistors.
- Compact SOT363 (SC-88) package, suitable for surface mount applications.
- Ideal for general-purpose switching and amplification.
Applications
- General-purpose switching and amplification circuits.
- Automotive and industrial applications.
- Consumer electronics and mobile devices.
- Power and computing applications.
- Wearable technology and other compact electronic designs.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC846BS transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 65 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC846BS transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 100 mA.
- What is the total power dissipation of the BC846BS transistor?
The total power dissipation (Ptot) is 300 mW.
- What is the junction temperature range of the BC846BS transistor?
The junction temperature (Tj) range is up to 150 °C.
- What is the transition frequency of the BC846BS transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is 100 MHz.
- What package type is the BC846BS transistor available in?
The BC846BS transistor is available in the SOT363 (SC-88) package.
- Is the BC846BS transistor suitable for surface mount applications?
- What are the key features of the BC846BS transistor?
The key features include low collector capacitance, low collector-emitter saturation voltage, closely matched current gain, and no mutual interference between the transistors.
- What are some common applications of the BC846BS transistor?
- Is the BC846BS transistor automotive qualified?
