BC848B,235

Overview

The BC848B,235 is an NPN general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. It is housed in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface Mounted Device plastic package. The device supports a collector-emitter voltage of 30 V and a continuous collector current of 100 mA. For the BC848B variant, the DC current gain ranges from 200 to 450 at a collector current of 2 mA and VCE of 5 V. The total power dissipation is rated at 250 mW with an ambient temperature up to 25 °C.

Feature Summary

• General-purpose switching and amplification capabilities
• Small SMD plastic package for surface mounting

Applications

• General-purpose switching
• Amplification circuits

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Nexperia documentation to confirm manufacturing origin and compliance details. Ensure the component matches the required SOT23 package outline and pin configuration before integration into the design. Cross-reference the datasheet revision date to confirm the validity of electrical characteristics and limiting values for production use.

Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring standard NPN switching or amplification within low-voltage limits. The SOT23 package offers a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained PCB layouts. Consider the thermal resistance and power dissipation ratings when determining heat management requirements for the application environment.

Part Context

This part belongs to the BC848 series of NPN general-purpose transistors. The series includes variants such as the BC848W in a SOT323 package. The BC848B specifically utilizes the SOT23 package and features a defined hFE range. The PNP complement for this device is the BC858B.

Replacement Considerations

The BC858B serves as the PNP complement within the same series. Other BC848 series variants like BC848W are available in different packages.