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BC557C AI Analysis:
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BC557C product

BC557C

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTTO-92Transistor

The BC557C is a high-gain PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) in a TO-92 package, suitable for general-purpose amplification and switching tasks.

Best for

  • Low-power signal amplification
  • General-purpose switching

Avoid if

  • High-current applications exceeding 100mA
  • High-frequency applications above 150MHz

Check before use

  • Pin configuration
  • Thermal dissipation requirements

Key specifications

Transistor Type
PNP
VCEO
-45 V
IC (Max)
-100 mA
hFE Range
420 - 800

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General Purpose

Datasheet

f85488f843d8783de6793c0a7f33b533_BC556, 557, 558 Rev2.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The BC557C is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by LGE, commonly used in general-purpose switching and low-power amplification circuits.