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BC857B AI Analysis:
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BC857B product

BC857B

Component

PNPBJTSOT-23Transistor

The BC857B is a general-purpose PNP BJT transistor in a SOT-23 package, commonly used for switching and audio frequency amplification.

Best for

  • General switching
  • Audio frequency amplification

Avoid if

  • High-power applications exceeding 200mW
  • High-current switching above 100mA

Check before use

  • Thermal management in small PCB footprints

Key specifications

Polarity
PNP
VCEO
-45 V
IC
-100 mA

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General PurposeAudio

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Questions & answers

The BC857B is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by ALJ, housed in a compact SOT-23 surface-mount package.