Overview
The BC856AMTF is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. It is part of the BC856-BC860 series, which is designed for general-purpose switching and amplifier applications. This transistor is packaged in a SOT-23 case, making it suitable for surface mount technology and automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits. The BC856AMTF is known for its high current gain, low collector-emitter saturation voltage, and low noise characteristics, particularly between 30 Hz and 15 kHz.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Type | PNP | |
| Maximum Collector Current (Ic) | 100 mA | |
| Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce) | 65 V | |
| Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb) | 80 V | |
| Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb) | 5 V | |
| Maximum Collector Power Dissipation (Pc) | 0.2 W | |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 150 MHz | |
| Forward Current Transfer Ratio (hFE), MIN | 110 | |
| Noise Figure (NF) at 1 kHz | 2 dB | |
| Noise Figure (NF) at 30 Hz - 15 kHz | 1.2 dB | |
| Package | SOT-23 | |
| Packing Method | Tape & Reel |
Key Features
- High current gain
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage
- Low noise between 30 Hz and 15 kHz
- Suitable for automatic insertion in thick and thin-film circuits
- Pb-free (RoHS compliant) package
- Qualified according to AEC Q101
- Complementary types: BC846-BC850 (NPN)
Applications
The BC856AMTF is ideally suited for various applications including:
- AF input stages
- Driver applications
- General-purpose switching
- Amplifier applications
Q & A
- What is the transistor type of the BC856AMTF?
The BC856AMTF is a PNP epitaxial silicon transistor. - What is the maximum collector current of the BC856AMTF?
The maximum collector current is 100 mA. - What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC856AMTF?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 65 V. - What is the transition frequency of the BC856AMTF?
The transition frequency is 150 MHz. - What is the minimum forward current transfer ratio (hFE) of the BC856AMTF?
The minimum forward current transfer ratio (hFE) is 110. - What is the noise figure of the BC856AMTF at 1 kHz?
The noise figure at 1 kHz is 2 dB. - Is the BC856AMTF RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BC856AMTF is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. - What is the package type of the BC856AMTF?
The package type is SOT-23. - What are the complementary types of the BC856AMTF?
The complementary types are BC846-BC850 (NPN). - What are the typical applications of the BC856AMTF?
The typical applications include AF input stages, driver applications, general-purpose switching, and amplifier applications.
