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BC857B AI Analysis:
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BC857B product

BC857B

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTSOT-23General Purpose

The BC857B is a standard PNP BJT in an SOT-23 package, suitable for general-purpose amplification and switching tasks.

Best for

  • General purpose signal amplification
  • Low-power switching

Avoid if

  • High-voltage applications exceeding -45V
  • High-current switching above 100mA

Check before use

  • Thermal management in small SOT-23 footprints

Key specifications

VCEO
-45 V
IC
-100 mA
hFE
200 - 450

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General Purpose

CAD Models

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Alternative components

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Questions & answers

The BC857B is a PNP epitaxial planar transistor designed for general-purpose switching and amplification, packaged in a surface-mount SOT-23 format.