BF494 BF494 is an NPN RF transistor from On Semiconductor with a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 20V and continuous collector current of 30mA. It is housed in a TO-92-3 through-hole package.
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BF494

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BF494 is an NPN RF transistor from On Semiconductor with a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 20V and continuous collector current of 30mA. It is housed in a TO-92-3 through-hole package.
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BF494 Specifications Quick View

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BF494 Description

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The BF494 is an NPN RF transistor designed for low-power RF amplification and switching applications. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 20V, collector-base voltage (VCBO) of 30V, and emitter-base voltage (VEBO) of 5V. The continuous collector current is rated at 30mA, with a DC current gain (hFE) ranging from 67 to 222 at VCE=10V and IC=1mA. The collector-emitter saturation voltage is typically 0.2V at 10mA base current, ensuring low power loss.

 

This transistor can dissipate up to 350mW of power with a junction temperature of 150°C. It operates over a storage temperature range of -55°C to 150°C and an operating junction temperature of 150°C. The device is through-hole mounted in a TO-92-3 package (TO-226-3), which is commonly used for general-purpose transistors.

 

The BF494 is suitable for RF amplifier stages, oscillators, and low-power switching circuits. Its high gain bandwidth makes it appropriate for VHF applications. The datasheet originates from Fairchild Semiconductor, now part of onsemi.

BF494 Quick Information

Product Type: Bipolar RF Transistor
Series: BF Series
Canonical Name: BF494 NPN RF Transistor
Subcategory: NPN RF Transistor

BF494 Compliance

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

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BF494 Features

  • Maximum collector-emitter voltage of 20V.
  • DC current gain (hFE) from 67 to 222.
  • Low saturation voltage of 0.2V typical.
  • Through-hole TO-92-3 package.
  • Operating temperature up to 150°C.

BF494 Applications

  • Ideal for RF amplifier stages.
  • Used in low-power switching circuits.
  • Suitable for VHF oscillator applications.
  • Common in signal processing modules.

BF494 FAQs

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What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BF494?

20V.

What is the package type of the BF494?

TO-92-3 (TO-226-3) through-hole package.

What is the operating temperature range?

Junction temperature up to 150°C, storage temperature -55 to 150°C.

Is the BF494 RoHS compliant?

RoHS3 compliant (unverified).

What is the DC current gain (hFE) range?

67 to 222 at VCE=10V, IC=1mA.

What is the maximum collector current?

30 mA continuous.

What is the mounting type?

Through hole.

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