Bipolar transistors

Diodes

ESD protection, TVS, filtering and signal conditioning

MOSFETs

SiC MOSFETs

GaN FETs

IGBTs

Analog & Logic ICs

Automotive qualified products (AEC-Q100/Q101)

BC856A-Q

65 V, 100 mA PNP general-purpose transistors

PNP general-purpose transistors in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB), Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.

Table 1. Product overview

Type number

Package

NPN complement

Nexperia

JEDEC

BC856-Q

SOT23

TO-236AB

BC846-Q

BC856A-Q

BC846A-Q

BC856B-Q

BC846B-Q

BC857-Q

BC847-Q

BC857A-Q

BC847A-Q

BC857B-Q

BC847B-Q

BC857C-Q

BC847C-Q

BC858B-Q

BC848B-Q

Features and benefits

  • Low current (max. 100 mA)

  • Low voltage (max. 65 V)

  • Qualified according to AEC-Q101 and recommended for use in automotive applications

Applications

  • General-purpose switching and amplification

Parametrics

Type number Package version Package name Size (mm) channel type (e) Ptot (mW) VCEO [max] (V) IC [max] (mA) hFE [min] hFE [max] TJ [max] (°C) fT [min] (MHz) Automotive qualified
BC856A-Q SOT23 SOT23 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 PNP 250.0 -65.0 -100.0 125.0 250.0 150 100.0 Y

Package

Type number Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) Status Marking Package Package information Reflow-/Wave soldering Packing
BC856A-Q BC856A-QR
(934663683215)
Active 3A% SOT23
(SOT23)
SOT23 REFLOW_BG-BD-1
WAVE_BG-BD-1
SOT23_215

Environmental information

Type number Orderable part number Chemical content RoHS RHF-indicator
BC856A-Q BC856A-QR BC856A-Q rohs rhf rhf
Quality and reliability disclaimer

Documentation (10)

File name Title Type Date
BC856-Q_BC857-Q_BC858-Q 65 V, 100 mA PNP general-purpose transistors Data sheet 2022-02-21
SOT23 3D model for products with SOT23 package Design support 2019-01-22
Nexperia_package_poster Nexperia package poster Leaflet 2020-05-15
SOT23_mk plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body Marcom graphics 2017-01-28
SOT23 plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body Package information 2022-10-12
SOT23_215 Reel pack for SMD, 7"; Q3/T4 product orientation Packing information 2020-04-29
BC856A-Q_Nexperia_Product_Reliability BC856A-Q Nexperia Product Reliability Quality document 2024-04-22
REFLOW_BG-BD-1 Reflow soldering profile Reflow soldering 2021-04-06
BC856A-Q BC856A-Q SPICE model SPICE model 2024-08-27
WAVE_BG-BD-1 Wave soldering profile Wave soldering 2021-09-08

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Models

File name Title Type Date
BC856A-Q BC856A-Q SPICE model SPICE model 2024-08-27
SOT23 3D model for products with SOT23 package Design support 2019-01-22

Ordering, pricing & availability

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Status Packing Packing Quantity Buy online
BC856A-Q BC856A-QR 934663683215 Active SOT23_215 3,000 Order product

Sample

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How does it work?

The interactive datasheets are based on the Nexperia MOSFET precision electrothermal models. With our interactive datasheets you can simply specify your own conditions interactively. Start by changing the values of the conditions. You can do this by using the sliders in the condition fields. By dragging the sliders you will see how the MOSFET will perform at the new conditions set.

Orderable parts

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Package Buy from distributors
BC856A-Q BC856A-QR 934663683215 SOT23 Order product