BC857 The CJ BC857 is a PNP general purpose transistor in a SOT23 package. It is designed for switching and amplification applications.
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BC857

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The CJ BC857 is a PNP general purpose transistor in a SOT23 package. It is designed for switching and amplification applications.
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BC857 Description

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The BC857 from CJ is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) suitable for general purpose switching and amplification tasks. It comes in a compact SOT23 surface-mount package.

 

Key electrical characteristics include a maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 45V and a continuous collector current (IC) of up to 100mA. The transistor also features a low voltage rating of 65V and low current capability up to 100mA.

 

This component is designed for ease of integration into printed circuit boards via surface mounting. Its NPN complements are BC846, BC847, and BC848, offering design flexibility within the BC800 series.

 

Applications for the BC857 include general purpose switching and amplification circuits where a small, reliable PNP transistor is required.

BC857 Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Transistor
Canonical Name: BC857 PNP General Purpose Transistor
Subcategory: Single PNP

BC857 Compliance

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

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BC857 Features

  • PNP general purpose transistor.
  • Low current and low voltage.
  • SOT23 surface mount package.
  • Suitable for switching applications.
  • Suitable for amplification applications.

BC857 Applications

  • General purpose switching circuits.
  • Low-power signal amplification.
  • Driver stages for relays and LEDs.
  • Consumer electronics applications.

BC857 FAQs

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What is the operating voltage of BC857?

The collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 45V, collector-base voltage (VCBO) is 50V, and emitter-base voltage (VEBO) is 5V.

What is the package type of BC857?

SOT23 surface mount package with 3 leads.

What is the operating temperature range?

-65°C to +150°C.

What is the DC current gain (hFE) of BC857?

The hFE ranges from 125 to 800 depending on the grade (BC857, BC857A, BC857B, BC857C) at IC=2mA, VCE=5V.

What is the power dissipation of BC857?

Maximum 250mW at ambient temperature ≤25°C when mounted on FR4 PCB.

What are the saturation voltages?

VCEsat is 300mV max at IC=10mA, IB=0.5mA and 650mV max at IC=100mA, IB=5mA. VBEsat is 700mV and 850mV respectively.

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