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BC857A AI Analysis:
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BC857A product

BC857A

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPTransistorSOT-23

The BC857A is a standard PNP general-purpose transistor in an SOT-23 package, suitable for low-power switching and amplification.

Best for

  • General purpose amplification
  • Low-power switching

Avoid if

  • High-power or high-voltage applications exceeding 45V

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation limits
  • Gain group requirements

Key specifications

VCEO
45 V
IC
100 mA
hFE
110-220

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General Purpose

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Questions & answers

The BC857A is a PNP silicon epitaxial transistor designed for switching and amplifier applications, packaged in a surface-mount SOT-23 format.