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BC868

The BC868 is an NPN Silicon Planar Medium Power Transistor from NXP Semiconductors. It is suitable for general AF applications and Class B audio output stages up to 3W.

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Category	New Products
Manufacturer Name	NXP Semiconductors
Lead Style	Gull Wing
Power Dissipation	1W

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BC868 Description

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The BC868 is an NPN silicon planar medium power transistor manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. It is designed for general AF applications and Class B audio output stages, capable of handling up to 3W.

Key electrical characteristics include a Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (VCEO) of 20V and a Collector Current (IC) of 1A. The transistor features high hFE and low saturation voltage, with a typical Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) of 0.5V at 1A collector current and 100mA base current.

The device is housed in a SOT-89 package. It operates within a temperature range of -65°C to +150°C. The part is marked as obsolete, with recommended replacements being BCW66H or BCX6825.

BC868 Quick Information

Product Type: NPN Silicon Planar Medium Power Transistor

Canonical Name: BC868 NPN Silicon Planar Medium Power Transistor

Subcategory: Single

BC868 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited

REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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BC868 Features

Rated for 1A continuous collector current.
Minimum collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 20V.
High DC current gain (hFE) of 160 minimum at 1A.
Surface-mount SOT-89 package.
Transition frequency of 60 MHz minimum.

BC868 Applications

Used in general-purpose switching circuits.
Suitable for linear amplification stages.
Ideal for driver circuits in low-power applications.
Can be used in battery-powered devices.

BC868 FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.

What is the collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the BC868?

The minimum collector-emitter breakdown voltage (V(BR)CEO) is 20V.

What package does the BC868 come in?

The BC868 is available in a SOT-89 surface-mount package.

What is the operating temperature range of the BC868?

The operating and storage temperature range is -65°C to +150°C.

What is the maximum collector current of the BC868?

The maximum continuous collector current is 1A, with a peak pulse current of 2A.

What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BC868?

The DC current gain varies from 50 to 375 depending on test conditions; at IC=1A, VCE=1V, the minimum hFE is 160.

What is the transition frequency of the BC868?

The minimum transition frequency (fT) is 60 MHz.

What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage?

The maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is 0.5V at IC=1A, IB=100mA.