BC516 The BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor from On Semiconductor. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of -30V, continuous collector current of -1A, and a DC current gain of 30000 at 20mA.
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BC516

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On Semiconductor
The BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor from On Semiconductor. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of -30V, continuous collector current of -1A, and a DC current gain of 30000 at 20mA.
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BC516 Specifications Quick View

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Category
Manufacturer Name
Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(ON))
Collector Current - Continuous
Collector Cut-off Current (ICBO)
Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO)
Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO)
Current
Current Gain Bandwidth Product (fT)
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce
Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO)
Frequency
Junction and Storage Temperature Range
Lead Spacing
Lead Style
Medical Grade
Mounting Type
Operating Temperature
Power
Standard Package Qty
Storage Temperature
Supplier Device Package
Tape & Reel
Termination Style
Thermal Resistance - Junction to Case
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient
Transistor Type
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic
Voltage

BC516 Description

Short technical summary and product information.

The BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for applications requiring extremely high current gain at currents up to 1A. Manufactured by On Semiconductor, this device is Pb-Free compliant. Key electrical characteristics include a maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of -30V, a maximum collector-base voltage (VCBO) of -40V, and a continuous collector current rating of -1A. The DC current gain (hFE) is a minimum of 30000 at IC=-20mA and VCE=-2V, making it suitable for high-gain amplification stages. The collector-emitter saturation voltage is typically -1V at IC=-100mA and IB=-0.1mA. The device offers a current gain-bandwidth product (fT) of 200 MHz. Housed in a TO-92-3 through-hole package, the BC516 has a maximum power dissipation of 625mW at 25°C ambient and an operating junction temperature range of -55°C to 150°C. It is available in tape and reel packaging with a standard quantity of 2000 units.

BC516 Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Darlington Transistor
Series: BC516
Canonical Name: BC516 PNP Darlington Transistor
Subcategory: Bipolar (BJT) - Single

BC516 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected
Lead Free: Yes

BC516 Estimated Pricing

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300+ $0.03 $0.03
1,000+ $0.03 $0.03
5,000+ $0.02 $0.02
10,000+ $0.02 $0.02

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BC516 Features

  • PNP Darlington transistor with high current gain.
  • Maximum collector-emitter voltage of -30V.
  • Continuous collector current rating of -1A.
  • DC current gain of 30000 minimum at 20mA.
  • Pb-Free compliant device.

BC516 Applications

  • Designed for applications requiring extremely high current gain.
  • Suitable for driver stages in power circuits.
  • Used in switching and amplification circuits.
  • Ideal for low-power Darlington pair applications.
  • Common in audio preamplifier stages.

BC516 FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BC516?

-30V

What is the continuous collector current rating?

-1A

What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BC516?

Minimum 30000 at IC=-20mA, VCE=-2V

What is the operating temperature range?

-55°C to 150°C (junction)

What package is the BC516 available in?

TO-92-3 (TO-226-3)

Is the BC516 RoHS compliant?

RoHS3 Compliant (unverified)

What is the power dissipation of the BC516?

625 mW at 25°C ambient

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