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- BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD
BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD
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Manufacturer Part No.BC857B
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Device TypePNP General-Purpose Silicon Transistor
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Transistor TypePNP
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PackageSOT-23
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Mounting TypeSurface Mount (SMD)
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Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO)−45V
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Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO)−50V
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Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO)−5V
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Maximum Collector Current (IC)−100 mA
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Power Dissipation200 mW – 250 mW
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DC Current Gain (hFE)220 – 475 (B gain group)
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Transition Frequency (fT)100 MHz
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Device Marking3F
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BC557 EquivalentYes (SMD SOT-23 replacement)
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Operating FunctionGeneral-purpose PNP switching and signal amplification transistor
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ApplicationsGeneral-purpose switching, small-signal amplification, audio pre-amplifiers, signal conditioning, logic circuits, LED driver circuits, embedded systems, consumer electronics, industrial control, complementary circuits with BC847B
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Suitable ForHigh-density PCB layouts, automated SMT assembly, complementary amplifier designs
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FeaturesSOT-23 SMD package, BC557 SMD equivalent, medium-to-high hFE gain, 100MHz fT
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FunctionProvides PNP general-purpose switching and amplification in compact surface-mount form factor
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Electrical CharacteristicsVCEO −45V, VCBO −50V, VEBO −5V, IC −100mA, hFE 220–475, fT 100MHz
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The BC857B is a general-purpose PNP silicon bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for low-power switching and signal amplification applications. Packaged in a compact SOT-23 surface-mount package, it serves as the SMD equivalent of the popular BC557 transistor and is widely used in modern electronic circuit designs.
With a collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of −45V, 100mA collector current, and a DC current gain (hFE) of 220 to 475, the BC857B offers reliable performance for analog and digital switching applications. Its 100MHz transition frequency makes it suitable for high-speed signal processing and low-frequency amplification. Commonly paired with the BC847B NPN transistor in complementary amplifier and switching circuits.
Key Specifications
- Part Number: BC857B
- Transistor Type: PNP
- Package: SOT-23
- Mounting Type: Surface Mount (SMD)
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): −45V
- Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): −50V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): −5V
- Maximum Collector Current (IC): −100 mA
- Power Dissipation: 200 mW – 250 mW
- DC Current Gain (hFE): 220 – 475
- Transition Frequency (fT): 100 MHz
- Device Marking: 3F
Package Includes
- 1 x BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD
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BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD
Everything you need to know about BC857B PNP Transistor SOT-23 45V 100mA General Purpose SMD at a glance.
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Manufacturer Part No.BC857B
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Device TypePNP General-Purpose Silicon Transistor
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Transistor TypePNP
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PackageSOT-23
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Mounting TypeSurface Mount (SMD)
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Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO)−45V
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Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO)−50V
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Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO)−5V
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Maximum Collector Current (IC)−100 mA
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Power Dissipation200 mW – 250 mW
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DC Current Gain (hFE)220 – 475 (B gain group)
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Transition Frequency (fT)100 MHz
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Device Marking3F
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BC557 EquivalentYes (SMD SOT-23 replacement)
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Operating FunctionGeneral-purpose PNP switching and signal amplification transistor
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ApplicationsGeneral-purpose switching, small-signal amplification, audio pre-amplifiers, signal conditioning, logic circuits, LED driver circuits, embedded systems, consumer electronics, industrial control, complementary circuits with BC847B
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Suitable ForHigh-density PCB layouts, automated SMT assembly, complementary amplifier designs
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FeaturesSOT-23 SMD package, BC557 SMD equivalent, medium-to-high hFE gain, 100MHz fT
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FunctionProvides PNP general-purpose switching and amplification in compact surface-mount form factor
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Electrical CharacteristicsVCEO −45V, VCBO −50V, VEBO −5V, IC −100mA, hFE 220–475, fT 100MHz