BC56PAS-QX

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The BC56PAS-QX is an NPN single bipolar junction transistor manufactured by Nexperia. It utilizes silicon technology and is housed in a DFN-2020D-3 surface-mount package. The device supports a maximum DC collector current of 2 A and withstands a collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 80 V, with a collector-base voltage (VCBO) of 100 V and emitter-base voltage (VEBO) of 5 V. Key electrical characteristics include a collector-emitter saturation voltage of 500 mV, power dissipation of 1.65 W, and a gain-bandwidth product (fT) of 180 MHz. Operating temperature ranges from -55 °C to +150 °C.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

• High collector current capability for medium power applications
• Automotive qualification compliant with AEC-Q101 standards
• Compact DFN-2020D-3 footprint optimized for space-constrained designs

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

• Low-side switching circuits
• Linear voltage regulators
• MOSFET drivers
• Battery-driven devices

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'QX' against official Nexperia documentation to confirm automotive grade status and tape-and-reel packaging specifications. Ensure compatibility with DFN-2020D-3 land patterns during PCB layout. Confirm RoHS compliance and material declarations via the manufacturer's datasheet before finalizing procurement orders.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component when high current handling up to 2 A is required within a minimal surface-mount footprint. The 80 V rating suits low-voltage switching and regulation tasks. Verify thermal management requirements due to the small package size and 1.65 W dissipation limit. Ensure the design accommodates the specified operating temperature range for automotive or industrial environments.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This part belongs to the BC56xPAS series of NPN transistors designed for automotive and general-purpose applications. It represents a compact solution within Nexperia's portfolio of silicon-based bipolar junction transistors, offering enhanced current capabilities compared to standard small-signal variants while maintaining a small outline form factor suitable for modern electronics.

Single Bipolar Transistors Replacement Considerations

Consult official Nexperia substitution guides for verified equivalents. Generic replacements may not match the automotive qualification or specific thermal characteristics of the DFN-2020D-3 package.