# Bipolar (BJT) Single Transistor, PNP, 65 V, 100 mA, 200 mW, SC-70, Surface Mount

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**SKU**: BC856AW,115
**Manufacturer**: NEXPERIA
**Price**: €0.0370
**Stock**: 1000+
**Lead Time**: 64 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | MSL 1 - Unlimited |
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 200mW |
| Transistor Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Transistor Polarity | PNP |
| Transition Frequency | 100MHz |
| Transistor Case Style | SC-70 |
| Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 125hFE |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Continuous Collector Current | 100mA |
| Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 65V |

## Datasheet

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## **DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS** 

## **DATA SHEET** 

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## **BC856W; BC857W; BC858W** PNP general purpose transistors 

Supersedes data of 1999 Apr 12 

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**Philips Semiconductors** 

## **PNP general purpose transistors** 

## **FEATURES** 

- Low current (max. 100 mA) 

- Low voltage (max. 65 V). 

## **APPLICATIONS** 

## **BC856W; BC857W; BC858W** 

## **PINNING** 

|**PINNING**||
|---|---|
|**PIN**|**DESCRIPTION**|
|1|base|
|2|emitter|
|3|collector|



- General purpose switching and amplification. 

## **DESCRIPTION** 

PNP transistor in a SOT323 plastic package. NPN complements: BC846W, BC847W and BC848W. 

## **MARKING** 

|**MARKING**||
|---|---|
|**TYPE NUMBER**|**MARKING CODE**(1)|
|BC856W|3D*|
|BC856AW|3A*|
|BC856BW|3B*|
|BC857W|3H*|
|BC857AW|3E*|
|BC857BW|3F*|
|BC857CW|3G*|
|BC858W|3M*|



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Fig.1 Simplified outline (SOT323; SC70) and symbol. 

## **Note** 

1. * = -: made in Hong Kong. 

   - = t: made in Malaysia. 

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## BC856W; BC857W; BC858W 

## **LIMITING VALUES** 

In accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 60134). 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**MIN.**|**MAX.**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|VCBO|collector-base voltage<br>BC856W<br>BC857W<br>BC858W|open emitter|−<br>−<br>−|−80<br>−50<br>−30|V<br>V<br>V|
|VCEO|collector-emitter voltage<br>BC856W<br>BC857W<br>BC858W|open base|−<br>−<br>−|−65<br>−45<br>−30|V<br>V<br>V|
|VEBO|emitter-base voltage|open collector|−|−5|V|
|IC|collector current (DC)||−|−100|mA|
|ICM|peak collector current||−|−200|mA|
|IBM|peak base current||−|−200|mA|
|Ptot|total power dissipation|Tamb≤25°C; note 1|−|200|mW|
|Tstg|storage temperature||−65|+150|°C|
|Tj|junction temperature||−|150|°C|
|Tamb|operating ambient temperature||−65|+150|°C|



## **Note** 

1. Refer to SOT323 standard mounting conditions. 

## **THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS** 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**VALUE**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Rth j-a|thermal resistance from junction to<br>ambient|in free air; note 1|625|K/W|



## **Note** 

1. Refer to SOT323 standard mounting conditions. 

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## BC856W; BC857W; BC858W 

## **CHARACTERISTICS** 

Tamb = 25 ° 

|**SYMBOL**|**PARAMETER**|**CONDITIONS**|**MIN.**|**TYP.**|**MAX.**|**UNIT**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|ICBO|collector-base cut-off current|VCB=−30 V; IE= 0|−|−1|−15|nA|
|||VCB=−30 V; IE= 0;<br>Tj= 150°C|−|−|−4|µA|
|IEBO|emitter-base cut-off current|VEB=−5 V; IC= 0|−|−|−100|nA|
|hFE|DC current gain<br>BC856W<br>BC857W; BC858W<br>BC856AW; BC857AW<br>BC856BW; BC857BW<br>BC857CW|IC=−2 mA; VCE=−5 V|125<br>125<br>125<br>220<br>420|−<br>−<br>−<br>−<br>−|475<br>800<br>250<br>475<br>800||
|VCEsat|collector-emitter saturation voltage|IC=−10 mA; IB=−0.5 mA|−|−75|−300|mV|
|||IC=−100 mA; IB=−5 mA;<br>note 1|−|−250|−600|mV|
|VBEsat|base-emitter saturation voltage|IC=−10 mA; IB=−0.5 mA|−|−700|−|mV|
|||IC=−100 mA; IB=−5 mA;<br>note 1|−|−850|−|mV|
|VBE|base-emitter voltage|IC=−2 mA; VCE=−5 V|−600|−650|−750|mV|
|||IC=−10 mA; VCE=−5 V|−|−|−820|mV|
|Cc|collector capacitance|VCB=−10 V; IE= Ie= 0;<br>f = 1 MHz|−|−|3|pF|
|Ce|emitter capacitance|VEB=−0.5 V; IC= Ic= 0;<br>f = 1 MHz|−|−|12|pF|
|fT|transition frequency|VCE=−5 V; IC=−10 mA;<br>f = 100 MHz|100|−|−|MHz|
|F|noise fgure|IC=−200µA; VCE=−5 V;<br>RS= 2 kΩ; f = 1 kHz;<br>B = 200 Hz|−|−|10|dB|



## **Note** 

1. Pulse test: tp ≤ 300 µs; δ ≤ 0.02. 

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- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.2 DC current gain as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **BC857AW;** IC/IB = 20. 

- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.4 Collector-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

## BC856W; BC857W; BC858W 

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## **BC857AW;** VCE = −5 V. 

(1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.3 Base-emitter voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **BC857AW;** IC/IB = 20. 

- (1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.5 Base-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **BC857BW;** VCE = −5 V. 

- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.6 DC current gain as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **BC857BW;** IC/IB = 20. 

- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.8 Collector-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

## BC856W; BC857W; BC858W 

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## **BC857BW;** VCE = −5 V. 

(1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.7 Base-emitter voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **BC857BW;** IC/IB = 20. 

- (1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.9 Base-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.10 DC current gain as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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- (1) Tamb = 150 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = −55 °C. 

Fig.12 Collector-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

## BC856W; BC857W; BC858W 

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**BC857CW;** VCE = −5 V. 

(1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.11 Base-emitter voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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- (1) Tamb = −55 °C. 

- (2) Tamb = 25 °C. 

- (3) Tamb = 150 °C. 

Fig.13 Base-emitter saturation voltage as a function of collector current; typical values. 

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## **PACKAGE OUTLINE** 

## **Plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads** 

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## **DATA SHEET STATUS** 

|**DATA SHEET STATUS**|||
|---|---|---|
|**DATA SHEET STATUS**(1)|**PRODUCT**<br>**STATUS**(2)|**DEFINITIONS**|
|Objective data|Development|This data sheet contains data from the objective specifcation for product<br>development. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the<br>specifcation in any manner without notice.|
|Preliminary data|Qualifcation|This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specifcation.<br>Supplementary data will be published at a later date. Philips<br>Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specifcation without<br>notice, in order to improve the design and supply the best possible<br>product.|
|Product data|Production|This data sheet contains data from the product specifcation. Philips<br>Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any time in order<br>to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Changes will be<br>communicated according to the Customer Product/Process Change<br>Notifcation (CPCN) procedure SNW-SQ-650A.|



## **Notes** 

1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design. 

2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com. 

## **DEFINITIONS** 

**Short-form specification**  The data in a short-form specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook. 

**Limiting values definition**  Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability. 

**Application information**  Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. 

## **DISCLAIMERS** 

**Life support applications**  These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any damages resulting from such application. 

**Right to make changes**  Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in the products, including circuits, standard cells, and/or software, described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or performance. Philips Semiconductors assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of any of these products, conveys no licence or title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. 

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## **NOTES** 

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## **Philips Semiconductors – a worldwide company** 

## **Contact information** 

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