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BC856A AI Analysis:
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BC856A product

BC856A

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTSOT-23Switching

The BC856A is a general-purpose PNP bipolar transistor in a SOT-23 package, optimized for switching and audio frequency amplification.

Best for

  • General purpose switching
  • Audio frequency amplification

Avoid if

  • High-power applications exceeding 200mW
  • Circuits requiring voltages beyond -65V

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation limits
  • Pinout orientation for SOT-23

Key specifications

Transistor Type
PNP
VCEO
-65 V
IC
-100 mA

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General PurposeAudio

Datasheet

ab786bb002dc3d5b90429e1a12678df4_2211091800_TWGMC-BC856A_C5204722.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The BC856A is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for switching and audio frequency (AF) amplifier applications, supplied in a compact SOT-23 surface-mount package.