BC327-25,116

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The BC327-25,116 is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by NXP USA Inc. (now Nexperia). It operates with a collector-emitter voltage of -45 V and supports a continuous DC collector current of -500 mA. The device features a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 160 at IC = -100 mA and VCE = -1 V. Total power dissipation is rated at 625 mW at 25 °C ambient temperature. The component utilizes the SOT54 (TO-92) plastic single-ended leaded package.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

• High current capability for general-purpose applications
• Low voltage operation suitable for standard switching circuits

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

• General-purpose switching
• Amplification

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer designation as Nexperia B.V., reflecting the separation from NXP Standard Products in February 2017. Confirm the specific ordering suffix matches the required packing method, such as bulk straight leads or tape and reel variants. Ensure the datasheet revision aligns with current production specifications before finalizing procurement orders.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring a PNP transistor with moderate current handling and defined gain ranges. The -25 selection group provides a guaranteed hFE range of 160 to 400. Consider the thermal resistance characteristics when designing heat dissipation strategies for the through-hole package configuration.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This part belongs to the BC807/BC327 family of PNP general-purpose transistors. It serves as the through-hole equivalent to surface-mount variants like the BC807. The product line includes multiple gain selection groups (-16, -25, -40) to accommodate different amplification requirements across automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer markets.

Single Bipolar Transistors Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same family include BC327-16 and BC327-40, which share identical pinouts and packages but offer different DC current gain ranges.