BC848 series
30 V, 100 mA NPN general-purpose transistors
Rev. 07 — 17 November 2009
Product data sheet
1. Product profile
1.1 General description
NPN general-purpose transistors in Surface Mounted Device (SMD) plastic packages.
Table 1.
Product overview
Type number
Package
Nexperia
JEITA
JEDEC
PNP
complement
BC848B
SOT23
-
TO-236AB
BC858B
BC848W
SOT323
SC-70
-
BC858W
1.2 Features
General-purpose transistors
SMD plastic packages
1.3 Applications
General-purpose switching and amplification
1.4 Quick reference data
Table 2.
Quick reference data
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VCEO
collector-emitter voltage
open base
-
-
30
V
IC
collector current
-
-
100
mA
hFE
DC current gain
BC848B
200
290
450
BC848W
110
-
800
VCE = 5 V;
IC = 2 mA
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2. Pinning information
Table 3.
Pinning
Pin
Description
1
base
2
emitter
3
collector
Simplified outline
Symbol
3
3
1
1
2
006aaa144
2
sym021
3. Ordering information
Table 4.
Ordering information
Type number
Package
Name
Description
Version
BC848B
-
plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads
SOT23
BC848W
SC-70
plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads
SOT323
4. Marking
Table 5.
Marking codes
Type number
Marking code[1]
BC848B
1K*
BC848W
1M*
[1]
* = -: made in Hong Kong
* = p: made in Hong Kong
* = t: made in Malaysia
* = W: made in China
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5. Limiting values
Table 6.
Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VCBO
VCEO
collector-base voltage
open emitter
-
30
V
collector-emitter voltage
open base
-
30
V
VEBO
emitter-base voltage
open collector
-
5
V
IC
collector current
-
100
mA
ICM
peak collector current
single pulse;
tp ≤ 1 ms
-
200
mA
IBM
peak base current
single pulse;
tp ≤ 1 ms
-
200
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
Tamb ≤ 25 °C
SOT23
-
250
mW
SOT323
-
200
mW
[1]
Tj
junction temperature
-
150
°C
Tamb
ambient temperature
−65
+150
°C
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
+150
°C
[1]
Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard
footprint.
6. Thermal characteristics
Table 7.
Thermal characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Rth(j-a)
thermal resistance from
junction to ambient
in free air
[1]
Min
Typ
Max
SOT23
-
-
500
K/W
SOT323
-
-
625
K/W
[1]
Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
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7. Characteristics
Table 8.
Characteristics
Tamb = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter
ICBO
Conditions
Min
collector-base cut-off VCB = 30 V; IE = 0 A
current
VCB = 30 V; IE = 0 A;
Tj = 150 °C
Typ
Max
Unit
-
-
15
nA
-
-
5
μA
nA
IEBO
emitter-base cut-off
current
VEB = 5 V; IE = 0 A
-
-
100
hFE
DC current gain
VCE = 5 V; IC = 10 μA
-
150
-
BC848B
200
290
450
BC848W
110
-
800
-
90
250
mV
VCE = 5 V; IC = 2 mA
VCEsat
VBEsat
VBE
collector-emitter
saturation voltage
IC = 10 mA; IB = 0.5 mA
IC = 100 mA; IB = 5 mA
[1]
-
200
600
mV
base-emitter
saturation voltage
IC = 10 mA; IB = 0.5 mA
[2]
-
700
-
mV
IC = 100 mA; IB = 5 mA
[2]
-
900
-
mV
base-emitter voltage
IC = 2 mA; VCE = 5 V
[3]
580
660
700
mV
IC = 10 mA; VCE = 5 V
[3]
-
-
770
mV
100
-
-
MHz
-
2.5
3
pF
-
2
10
dB
fT
transition frequency
VCE = 5 V; IC = 10 mA;
f = 100 MHz
Cc
collector capacitance VCB = 10 V; IE = ie = 0 A;
f = 1 MHz
NF
noise figure
VCE = 5 V; IC = 200 μA;
RS = 2 kΩ; f = 1 kHz;
B = 200 Hz
[1]
Pulse test: tp ≤ 300 μs; δ ≤ 0.02.
[2]
VBEsat decreases by approximately 1.7 mV/K with increasing temperature.
[3]
VBE decreases by approximately 2 mV/K with increasing temperature.
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mgt727
600
VBE
(mV)
1000
hFE
(1)
500
mgt728
1200
(1)
400
800
(2)
(2)
300
600
200
400
(3)
(3)
100
200
0
10−1
1
10
102
0
10−2
103
10−1
1
10
I C (mA)
VCE = 5 V
VCE = 5 V
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(1) Tamb = −55 °C
(2) Tamb = 25 °C
(2) Tamb = 25 °C
(3) Tamb = −55 °C
Fig 1.
102
103
I C (mA)
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
BC848B: DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical values
mgt729
104
VCEsat
(mV)
Fig 2.
BC848B: Base-emitter voltage as a function of
collector current; typical values
mgt730
1200
VBEsat
(mV)
1000
(1)
103
800
(2)
600
(3)
102
400
(1)
200
(3) (2)
10
10−1
1
10
102
0
10−1
103
1
IC/IB = 20
IC/IB = 10
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(1) Tamb = −55 °C
(2) Tamb = 25 °C
(2) Tamb = 25 °C
(3) Tamb = −55 °C
Fig 3.
102
103
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
BC848B: Collector-emitter saturation voltage
as a function of collector current; typical
values
Fig 4.
BC848B: Base-emitter saturation voltage as a
function of collector current; typical values
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I C (mA)
I C (mA)
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8. Package outline
3.0
2.8
1.1
0.9
2.2
1.8
1.1
0.8
0.45
0.15
3
3
0.45
0.15
2.5 1.4
2.1 1.2
2.2 1.35
2.0 1.15
1
1
2
1.9
0.48
0.38
Dimensions in mm
Fig 5.
0.25
0.10
1.3
04-11-04
Package outline SOT23 (TO-236AB)
2
0.4
0.3
0.15
0.09
Dimensions in mm
Fig 6.
04-11-04
Package outline SOT323 (SC-70)
9. Packing information
Please refer to packing information on www.nexperia.com.
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10. Soldering
2.90
2.50
solder lands
solder resist
2
0.85
1
2.70
1.30
3.00
0.85
3
occupied area
solder paste
0.60
(3x)
0.50 (3x)
0.60 (3x)
1.00
3.30
MSA439
Dimensions in mm
Fig 7.
Reflow soldering footprint SOT23 (TO-236AB)
3.40
1.20 (2x)
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
2
1
4.60 4.00 1.20
3
preferred transport direction during soldering
2.80
4.50
MSA427
Dimensions in mm
Fig 8.
Wave soldering footprint SOT23 (TO-236AB)
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2.65
0.75
1.325
1.30
solder lands
2
solder paste
0.60
2.35 0.85
(3×)
0.50
(3×) 1.90
3
solder resist
occupied area
1
Dimensions in mm
0.55
(3×)
Fig 9.
2.40
msa429
Reflow soldering footprint SOT323 (SC-70)
4.60
4.00
1.15
2
3.65
2.10
3
2.70
solder lands
1
0.90
(2×)
solder resist
occupied area
Dimensions in mm
preferred transport direction during soldering
msa419
Fig 10. Wave soldering footprint SOT323 (SC-70)
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11. Mounting
43.4
43.4
0.6
0.7
0.6
40
0.6
0.55
40
0.7
0.5
Dimensions in mm
006aaa527
PCB thickness:
FR4 PCB = 1.6 mm
Fig 11. FR4 PCB, standard footprint
SOT23 (TO-236AB)
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0.5
Dimensions in mm
006aaa672
PCB thickness:
FR4 PCB = 1.6 mm
Fig 12. FR4 PCB, standard footprint
SOT323 (SC-70)
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12. Revision history
Table 10.
Revision history
Document ID
Release date
Data sheet status
Change notice
Supersedes
BC848_SER_7
20091117
Product data sheet
-
BC848_SER_6
Modifications:
BC848_SER_6
•
This data sheet was changed to reflect the new company name NXP Semiconductors,
including new legal definitions and disclaimers. No changes were made to the technical
content.
•
•
Figure 9 “Reflow soldering footprint SOT323 (SC-70)”: updated
Figure 10 “Wave soldering footprint SOT323 (SC-70)”: updated
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13. Legal information
13.1 Data sheet status
Document status[1][2]
Product status[3]
Objective [short] data sheet
Development
This document contains data from the objective specification for product development.
Preliminary [short] data sheet
Qualification
This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet
Production
This document contains the product specification.
[1]
Definition
Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
[2]
The term ‘short data sheet’ is explained in section “Definitions”.
[3]
The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.nexperia.com.
13.2 Definitions
Draft — The document is a draft version only. The content is still under
internal review and subject to formal approval, which may result in
modifications or additions. Nexperia does not give any representations or
warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of information included
herein and shall have no liability for the consequences of use of such
information.
Short data sheet — A short data sheet is an extract from a full data sheet
with the same product type number(s) and title. A short data sheet is
intended for quick reference only and should not be relied upon to contain
detailed and full information. For detailed and full information see the
relevant full data sheet, which is available on request via the local Nexperia
sales office. In case of any inconsistency or conflict with the short data
sheet, the full data sheet shall prevail.
13.3 Disclaimers
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reliable. However, Nexperia does not give any representations or warranties,
expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of such
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Right to make changes — Nexperia reserves the right to make changes to
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specifications and product descriptions, at any time and without notice. This
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Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these
products are for illustrative purposes only. Nexperia makes no
representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) may cause permanent
damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and operation of
the device at these or any other conditions above those given in the
Characteristics sections of this document is not implied. Exposure to limiting
values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
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Quick reference data — The Quick reference data is an extract of the
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document, and as such is not complete, exhaustive or legally binding.
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Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
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14. Contents
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
14
Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Packing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Date of release: 17 November 2009
Document identifier: BC848_SER