Overview
The BC846AMTF is an NPN epitaxial silicon transistor produced by Fairchild Semiconductor, although it is now obsolete and not in production. This transistor is designed for general-purpose switching and amplifier applications. It is suitable for automatic insertion in both thick and thin-film circuits, making it versatile for various electronic designs. The BC846AMTF is part of the BC846 series, which includes several variants with different current gain classifications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb) | 80 | V |
| Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce) | 65 | V |
| Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb) | 6 | V |
| Maximum Collector Current (Ic) | 100 | mA |
| Maximum Collector Power Dissipation (Pc) | 0.31 | W |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 300 | MHz |
| Collector Capacitance (Cc) | 3.5 | pF |
| Forward Current Transfer Ratio (hFE) Min | 110 | |
| Package | SOT-23 | |
| Operating Junction Temperature (Tj) | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- General-purpose amplifier and switching applications
- Suitable for automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits
- Low noise characteristics, especially in BC849 and BC850 variants
- Complementary to BC856, BC857, BC858, BC859, and BC860 transistors
- NPN epitaxial silicon, planar design
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant
- UL flammability classification rating 94V-0
Applications
- General-purpose amplifier circuits
- Switching circuits
- Automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits
- Audio frequency (AF) amplifier applications
- Various electronic designs requiring low noise and reliable performance
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC846AMTF transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (Vce) is 65 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BC846AMTF transistor?
The maximum collector current (Ic) is 100 mA.
- What is the transition frequency of the BC846AMTF transistor?
The transition frequency (ft) is 300 MHz.
- What is the package type of the BC846AMTF transistor?
The package type is SOT-23.
- Is the BC846AMTF transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC846AMTF transistor is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What are the typical applications of the BC846AMTF transistor?
Typical applications include general-purpose amplifier and switching circuits, as well as AF amplifier applications.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the BC846AMTF transistor?
The maximum operating junction temperature (Tj) is 150 °C.
- Is the BC846AMTF transistor suitable for automatic insertion?
Yes, it is suitable for automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits.
- What are the complementary transistors to the BC846 series?
The complementary transistors are BC856, BC857, BC858, BC859, and BC860.
- Why is the BC846AMTF transistor considered obsolete?
The BC846AMTF transistor is considered obsolete because it is no longer in production by Fairchild Semiconductor.
