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BC856C(3c) AI Analysis:
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BC856C(3c) product

BC856C(3c)

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPTransistorSOT-23Amplifier

The BC856C is a general-purpose PNP silicon epitaxial transistor in a SOT-23 package, optimized for switching and amplification tasks.

Best for

  • General-purpose signal amplification
  • Low-power switching circuits

Avoid if

  • High-power applications exceeding 200mW dissipation
  • Circuits requiring currents significantly above 100mA

Check before use

  • Thermal management for continuous operation near 200mW
  • Polarity (PNP) compatibility

Key specifications

Type
PNP
VCEO
65 V
hFE
420 - 800

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General

Datasheet

ff2b5b12795fafa3495e7c5d885b3901_2304140030_ST-Semtech-BC856C-3c_C118732.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The BC856C is a PNP silicon epitaxial transistor designed for switching and amplifier applications, housed in a TO-236 (SOT-23) surface-mount package.