BC846B Datasheet Summary

Basic Information

• Datasheet Version: Doc.USBC846XxSX5.1
• Publication Date: Dec. 2023

Product Overview

The BC846B is an NPN transistor designed for surface-mount applications, ideally suited for automatic insertion. It is part of the BC846x series and is RoHS compliant. The complementary PNP types are available in the BC856x series. The device is suitable for switching and RF amplifier applications.

Electrical Characteristics

Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)

• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 80 V
• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 65 V
• Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 6 V
• Peak Collector Current (ICM): 200 mA
• Collector Power Dissipation (PC): 200 mW
• Storage Temperature Range (TSTG): -55°C to +150°C
• Operating Junction Temperature Range (TJ): -55°C to +150°C
• Collector Current (Continuous) (IC): 100 mA
• Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient (RθJA): 410 °C/W

Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)

• Collector-Base Cut-Off Current (ICBO): 15 nA (VCB = 30 V, IE = 0)
• Emitter-Base Cut-Off Current (IEBO): 100 nA (VEB = 5 V, IC = 0)
• DC Current Gain (hFE): 200 to 450BC846B: 200 to 450
• Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)):0.2 V to 0.6 V (IC = 100 mA, IB = 5.0 mA)
• Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VBE(sat)):0.75 V (IC = 10 mA, IB = 0.5 mA)0.9 V (IC = 100 mA, IB = 5.0 mA)
• Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE):0.58 V to 0.7 V (VCE = 5 V, IC = 2.0 mA)0.75 V (VCE = 5 V, IC = 10 mA)
• Transition Frequency (fT): 100 MHz (VCE = 5 V, IC = 10 mA, F = 100 MHz)
• Collector Output Capacitance (Cob): 2.5 pF to 4.5 pF (VCB = 10 V, IE = 0, F = 1 MHz)

Mechanical Characteristics

Package Outline Dimensions (SOT-23)

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Recommended Pad Layout

• Controlling dimensions: in millimeters
• General tolerance: ±0.05 mm
• The pad layout is for reference purposes only.

Ordering Information

• Marking Code: H1B
• Package Type: SOT-23

Applications

• Switching
• RF amplifier applications