BC846BW/DG/B3F

Overview

The BC846BW is a general-purpose NPN bipolar junction transistor manufactured by Nexperia. It is housed in the SOT-323 (SC-70) surface-mount plastic package. The device supports a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 65 V and a continuous collector current of 100 mA. Key electrical parameters include a transition frequency of 100 MHz, a power dissipation rating of 200 mW, and a collector-emitter saturation voltage of 200 mV at specified currents. The component operates within a temperature range of -55°C to +150°C.

Feature Summary

• General-purpose switching and amplification capabilities
• Compact SOT-323 surface-mount packaging for space-constrained designs
• High DC current gain with specific selection options

Applications

• General-purpose switching circuits
• Amplifier stages
• Signal conditioning applications

Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin carefully, as the BC846BW designation is utilized by multiple semiconductor producers including Diotec Semiconductor alongside Nexperia. Confirm that the specific suffix matches the intended datasheet specifications regarding gain ranges and thermal characteristics before finalizing procurement orders.

Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring a small-form-factor NPN transistor with moderate voltage ratings. Ensure the application current remains within the 100 mA limit and verify that the required current gain aligns with the specific sub-type availability from the chosen supplier.

Part Context

This part belongs to the BC846 series of general-purpose transistors. It serves as the NPN counterpart to the BC856 PNP device. The BC846 family includes variants such as BC846A and BC846B, which differ primarily in their DC current gain classifications while maintaining identical voltage and current ratings.

Replacement Considerations

BC846A, BC846B, BC846AW, BC856W