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Data Sheet: BC546 BC547
Data Sheet: BC546 BC547
DATA SHEET
book, halfpage
M3D186
BC546; BC547
NPN general purpose transistors
Product specification 2004 Nov 25
Supersedes data of 1999 Apr 15
Philips Semiconductors Product specification
FEATURES PINNING
• Low current (max. 100 mA) PIN DESCRIPTION
• Low voltage (max. 65 V). 1 emitter
2 base
APPLICATIONS 3 collector
• General purpose switching and amplification.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PACKAGE
TYPE NUMBER
NAME DESCRIPTION VERSION
BC546A SC-43A plastic single-ended leaded (through hole) package; 3 leads SOT54
BC546B
BC547
BC547B
BC547C
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LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter
BC546A; BC546B − 80 V
BC547 − 50 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base
BC546A; BC546B − 65 V
BC547; BC547B; BC547C − 45 V
VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector
BC546A; BC546B − 6 V
BC547; BC547B; BC547C − 6 V
IC collector current (DC) − 100 mA
ICM peak collector current − 200 mA
IBM peak base current − 200 mA
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb ≤ 25 °C; note 1 − 500 mW
Tstg storage temperature −65 +150 °C
Tj junction temperature − 150 °C
Tamb ambient temperature −65 +150 °C
Note
1. Transistor mounted on an FR4 printed-circuit board.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note
1. Transistor mounted on an FR4 printed-circuit board.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Tamb = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Notes
1. VBEsat decreases by about 1.7 mV/K with increasing temperature.
2. VBE decreases by about 2 mV/K with increasing temperature.
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MBH723
250
handbook, full pagewidth
hFE
200
VCE = 5 V
150
100
50
0
10−2 10−1 1 10 102 IC (mA) 103
BC546A.
MBH724
300
handbook, full pagewidth
hFE VCE = 5 V
200
100
0
10−2 10−1 1 10 102 IC (mA) 103
BC546B; BC547B.
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MBH725
600
handbook, full pagewidth
VCE = 5 V
hFE
400
200
0
10−2 10−1 1 10 102 IC (mA) 103
BC547C.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
d A L
1
e1
2
D e
b1
L1
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
UNIT A b b1 c D d E e e1 L L1(1)
max.
5.2 0.48 0.66 0.45 4.8 1.7 4.2 14.5
mm 2.54 1.27 2.5
5.0 0.40 0.55 0.38 4.4 1.4 3.6 12.7
Note
1. Terminal dimensions within this zone are uncontrolled to allow for flow of plastic and terminal irregularities.
04-06-28
SOT54 TO-92 SC-43A
04-11-16
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Notes
1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was
published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
3. For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.
DEFINITIONS DISCLAIMERS
Short-form specification The data in a short-form Life support applications These products are not
specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
same type number and title. For detailed information see systems where malfunction of these products can
the relevant data sheet or data handbook. reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips
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Limiting values definition Limiting values given are in
for use in such applications do so at their own risk and
accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System
agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
(IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting
damages resulting from such application.
values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device Right to make changes Philips Semiconductors
at these or at any other conditions above those given in the reserves the right to make changes in the products -
Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. including circuits, standard cells, and/or software -
Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may described or contained herein in order to improve design
affect device reliability. and/or performance. When the product is in full production
(status ‘Production’), relevant changes will be
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Printed in The Netherlands R75/04/pp9 Date of release: 2004 Nov 25 Document order number: 9397 750 13568