BC184 Silicon NPN Small Signal Transistor * BVCEO = 30V (Min.) * hFE = 130 (Min.) @VCE = 5.0V, IC = 100mA TO-92 1 1. Collector 2. Base 3. Emitter Absolute Maximum Ratings TC=25C unless otherwise noted Value Units VCEO Symbol Collector-Emitter Voltage Parameter 30 V VCBO Collector-Base Voltage 45 V VEBO Emitter-Base Voltage 5 V IC Collector Current (DC) 100 mA TJ, TSTG Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range -55 ~ +150 C * These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired. NOTES: 1) These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150 degrees C. 2) These are steady state limits. The factory should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or low duty cycle operations. Thermal Characteristics Ta=25C unless otherwise noted Max. Units PD Symbol Total Device Dissipation Derate above 25C Parameter 350 2.8 mW mW/C RJC Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case 125 C/W RJA Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient 357 C/W *Device mounted on FR-4 PCB 1.6" X 1.6" X 0.06". (c) 2007 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation BC184 Rev. 1.0.0 www.fairchildsemi.com 1 BC184 -- Silicon NPN Small Signal Transistor September 2007 Symbol Parameter Test Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units BVCBO Collector-Base Voltage IC = 10A 45 V BVCEO Collector-Emitter Voltage IC = 2mA 30 V BVEBO Emitter-Base Voltage IE = 10A 5 IEBO Emitter Cut-off Current VEB = 4V ICBO Collector Cut-off Current VCB = 30V hFE DC Current Gain VCE = 5V, IC = 10A VCE = 5V, IC = 100mA VCE(sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC = 10mA, IB = 0.5mA IC = 100mA, IB = 5mA VBE(sat) Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC = 100mA, IB = 5mA VBE(on) Base-Emitter On Voltage VCE = 5V, IC = 2mA Cob Output Capacitance VCE = 10V, f = 1MHz fT Current gain Bandwidth Product VCE = 5V, IC = 10mA, f = 100MHz V 15 nA 15 nA 0.25 0.6 V 1.2 V 100 130 0.55 150 0.7 V 5 pF MHz Notes: 1. These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired. 2. These are steady state limits. The factory should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or low duty cycle operations. 3. These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150degrees C. 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Obsolete Not In Production This datasheet contains specifications on a product that has been discontinued by Fairchild semiconductor. The datasheet is printed for reference information only. Rev. I30 (c) 2007 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation BC184 Rev. 1.0.0 www.fairchildsemi.com 3 BC184 Silicon NPN Small Signal Transistor TRADEMARKS