BCW30,215

Overview

The BCW30,215 is a PNP general-purpose transistor manufactured by Nexperia. It is housed in a SOT-23 plastic surface-mounted package with three leads. The device supports a maximum collector-base voltage of -32 V and a maximum collector-emitter voltage of -32 V. It handles a continuous DC collector current of up to -100 mA. The component features a thermal resistance from junction to ambient of 500 K/W and a total power dissipation of 250 mW at an ambient temperature of 25 °C.

Feature Summary

• PNP bipolar junction transistor designed for general-purpose switching and amplification tasks.
• Compact SOT-23 surface-mount package suitable for space-constrained printed-circuit board layouts.

Applications

• General purpose switching
• Amplification

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Nexperia documentation to confirm manufacturing origin details. Ensure that the selected variant matches the required pin configuration and marking code for the intended PCB footprint. Cross-reference the most recently issued datasheet before initiating any design implementation to guarantee compliance with current product specifications.

Selection Notes

Select this component for low-voltage applications requiring a compact PNP solution. Verify that the operating conditions remain within the specified absolute maximum ratings to prevent permanent damage. Consider the thermal resistance characteristics when designing heat dissipation strategies for dense circuit boards.

Part Context

This part belongs to the BCW series of general-purpose transistors produced by Nexperia. The BCW30 serves as the PNP counterpart to NPN devices such as the BCW31 and BCW32. These components are widely utilized across automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, and wearable application markets due to their reliability and standard packaging.

Replacement Considerations

BCW29,215