BC516 The Philips BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for applications requiring very high amplification. It features a high current capability and low voltage operation.
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BC516

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The Philips BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for applications requiring very high amplification. It features a high current capability and low voltage operation.
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$ Price Range: $0.85

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BC516 Description

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The Philips BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor housed in a TO-92 (SOT54) plastic package. This component is suitable for applications where very high amplification is required.

 

Key electrical characteristics include a maximum collector current of 500 mA and a collector-emitter voltage of up to 30 V. It boasts a very high DC current gain, with a minimum value of 30,000. The transistor also offers a transition frequency of 220 MHz.

 

Thermal considerations include a total power dissipation of 500 mW at 25°C ambient temperature, with a thermal resistance from junction to ambient of 250 K/W. The operating temperature range is -65°C to 150°C.

 

This component is designed for through-hole mounting. Its NPN complement is the BC517.

BC516 Quick Information

Product Type: Transistor
Canonical Name: PNP Darlington Transistor
Subcategory: PNP Darlington

BC516 Compliance

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

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BC516 Features

  • High current capability up to 500 mA.
  • Low voltage operation up to 30 V.
  • Very high DC current gain (min. 30000).
  • PNP Darlington transistor type.
  • TO-92 package for through-hole mounting.

BC516 Applications

  • Ideal for high-gain amplifier stages.
  • Suitable for low-frequency switching circuits.
  • Used in Darlington driver configurations.
  • Applicable in audio preamplifier circuits.

BC516 FAQs

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

40V

What is the maximum collector current of the BC516?

500mA DC, 800mA peak

What is the package type of the BC516?

TO-92 (SOT54) through-hole

What is the operating temperature range?

-65°C to 150°C

What is the minimum DC current gain of the BC516?

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

What is the transition frequency of the BC516?

220 MHz typical

What is the thermal resistance from junction to ambient?

250 K/W on FR4 PCB

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