2004 Oct 11 6
NXP Semiconductors Product data sheet
NPN general purpose transistors BC549; BC550
DAT A SHEET STATUS
Notes
1. Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
2. The product status of device(s) described in this document may have change d since this document was published
and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status informati on is available on the Internet at
URL http://www.nxp.com.
DOCUMENT
STATUS(1) PRODUCT
STATUS(2) DEFINITION
Objective data sheet Development This document contains data from the objective specification for product
development.
Preliminary data sheet Qualification This docum en t con tains da ta from th e pr e liminary spec i f i c ation.
Product data sheet Production This document contains the product specification.
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Semiconductors products in such equipment or
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Applications ⎯ Applications that are described herein for
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NXP Semiconductors 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 conditio ns
above those given in the Characteristics sections of this
document is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for
extended periods may affect device reliabi lity.
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extract of the product data gi ven in the Limiting values and
Characteristics sections of this document, and as such is
not complete, exhaustive or legally binding.