BC182A

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The onsemi BC182A is an NPN silicon amplifier transistor housed in a TO-92 package. It features a collector-emitter voltage of 50 Vdc and a continuous collector current of 100 mAdc. The device offers a DC current gain (hFE) ranging from 120 to 500 at specific test conditions, with a typical current-gain bandwidth product of 150 MHz. Total device dissipation is rated at 350 mW at 25°C ambient temperature. Operating junction temperatures span from -55°C to +150°C.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

• NPN silicon construction designed for general-purpose amplifier applications
• High DC current gain suitable for signal amplification tasks
• Robust thermal performance with specified operating temperature range

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

• General-purpose linear amplification circuits
• Audio pre-amplifier stages
• Small-signal switching applications

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify the exact ordering suffix against the manufacturer's official documentation to ensure correct binning and packaging specifications. Confirm that the component meets all required environmental compliance standards for the intended application before finalizing procurement decisions.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component when a high-gain NPN transistor is required for low-power amplification within a TO-92 footprint. Ensure the design accounts for the 350 mW power dissipation limit and verify that the 50 V collector-emitter voltage rating exceeds the maximum circuit operating voltage under all conditions.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This part belongs to the BC182 series of NPN silicon transistors manufactured by onsemi. The series includes variants such as BC182, BC182B, and their lead-free equivalents. These devices are commonly utilized in consumer electronics and industrial control systems requiring reliable small-signal processing capabilities.

Single Bipolar Transistors Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include the BC182B and generic BC182 variants from other manufacturers, provided they match the TO-92 pinout and electrical characteristics. Verify compatibility with specific gain bins if precise hFE values are critical for the circuit design.