TRANSISTOR SOT23 BC857B (Pack of 10)

TRANSISTOR SOT23 BC857B

The BC857B is a small-signal PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) packaged in the SOT23 surface-mount package. It is commonly used for low-power amplification and switching applications in various electronic circuits. Here’s a brief description of its key features:

1. Package: SOT23 – This is a small surface-mount package with three leads.
2. Polarity: PNP – This indicates the type of transistor where the current flows from the emitter to the collector when a positive voltage is applied to the base.
3. Maximum Voltage Ratings: The BC857B typically has a maximum collector-base voltage (V_CBO) of around 45V and a maximum collector-emitter voltage (V_CEO) of around 45V.
4. Current Ratings: The maximum collector current (I_C) for the BC857B is typically around 100mA.
5. Gain (hFE): The typical DC current gain (hFE) of the BC857B transistor is in the range of 200 to 600, depending on the collector current and other operating conditions.
6. Low Noise: It offers low noise characteristics, making it suitable for use in audio amplifier circuits and other sensitive applications.
7. Switching Speed: The BC857B transistor has relatively fast switching speeds, which makes it suitable for use in switching applications such as signal switching and low-power switching circuits.
8. Application: The BC857B transistor is commonly used in low-power amplifier circuits, signal amplification, voltage regulation circuits, and as a switch in various electronic devices.

Overall, the BC857B is a versatile transistor suitable for a wide range of low-power electronic applications due to its small size, low noise, and relatively high gain.

Specification:

• Model Number-BC857B