Part Number: BC546
Function: 65V, 100mA, NPN Transistor
Package: TO-92 Type
Manufacturer: Motorola Inc
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Description
BC546 is 65V, 100mA, NPN Silicon Transistor.
1. Current Amplification: NPN transistors are designed to amplify electrical current, and can be used in a wide range of electronic applications such as amplifiers, switches, and oscillators.
2. Forward Biased: In order to operate, the base-emitter junction of an NPN transistor must be forward biased, meaning that the base must be connected to a positive voltage relative to the emitter.
3. High Input Impedance: NPN transistors have a high input impedance, which means that they are less likely to draw current from the input source, and are therefore less likely to cause a drop in voltage across the source.
4. Inverted Output: NPN transistors are known for producing an inverted output relative to their input. That is, if the input signal is high, the output signal will be low, and vice versa. This behavior is due to the way the transistor is designed and is an important characteristic for many electronic applications.
Absolute maximum ratings ( Ta=25°C )
1. Collector to Base Voltage : Vcbo = 65 V
2. Collector to Emitter Voltage : Vceo = 80 V
3. Emitter to Base Voltage : Vebo = 6 V
4. Collector Current : Ic = 100 mA
5. Total Dissipation : Pd = 625mW
6. Junction Temperature : Tj = 150°C
7. Storage Temperatue : Tsg = -55 ~ +150°C
BC546 PDF Datasheet
