BC868 AI Analysis:
Specs, Applications & Alternatives

AI summary

BC868 product

BC868

Bipolar (BJT)

NPNBJTSOT-89Transistor

The BC868 is a general-purpose NPN silicon epitaxial planar transistor housed in an SOT-89 surface-mount package, optimized for high-current applications up to 1A.

Best for

  • General purpose switching
  • Low-power amplification

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring high-frequency performance above 40MHz
  • High-voltage circuits exceeding 20V VCEO

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation limits
  • Gain rank (hFE)

Key specifications

VCEO
20 V
IC
1 A
PD
500 mW

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General purpose

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Questions & answers

The BC868 is an NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for high-current switching and amplification tasks, capable of handling continuous collector currents up to 1A.