1. Product profile
1.1 General description
NPN/PNP general-purpose transistor pair in a very small SOT363 (SC-88)
Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
1.2 Features
nLow collector capacitance
nLow collector-emitter saturation voltage
nClosely matched current gain
nReduces number of components and board space
nNo mutual interference between the transistors
1.3 Applications
nGeneral-purpose switching and amplification
1.4 Quick reference data
2. Pinning information
BC847BPN
45 V, 100 mA NPN/PNP general-purpose transistor
Rev. 04 — 18 February 2009 Product data sheet
Table 1. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per transistor; for the PNP transistor with negative polarity
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - - 45 V
ICcollector current - - 100 mA
hFE DC current gain VCE =5V; I
C= 2 mA 200 - 450
Table 2. Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol
1 emitter TR1
2 base TR1
3 collector TR2
4 emitter TR2
5 base TR2
6 collector TR1
132
4
56
sym019
2
13
5
6
TR1 TR2
4
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3. Ordering information
4. Marking
[1] * = -: made in Hong Kong
* = p: made in Hong Kong
* = t: made in Malaysia
* = W: made in China
5. Limiting values
[1] Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard
footprint.
[2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.
Table 3. Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
BC847BPN SC-88 plastic surface-mounted package; 6 leads SOT363
Table 4. Marking codes
Type number Marking code[1]
BC847BPN 13*
Table 5. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Per transistor; for the PNP transistor with negative polarity
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter - 50 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - 45 V
VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector - 5 V
ICcollector current - 100 mA
ICM peak collector current single pulse;
tp≤1ms - 200 mA
IBM peak base current single pulse;
tp≤1ms - 200 mA
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb ≤25 °C[1] - 220 mW
[2] - 250 mW
Per device
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb ≤25 °C[1] - 300 mW
[2] - 400 mW
Tjjunction temperature - 150 °C
Tamb ambient temperature −65 +150 °C
Tstg storage temperature −65 +150 °C
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6. Thermal characteristics
[1] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[2] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2.
(1) FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2
(2) FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Fig 1. Per device: Power derating curves SOT363 (SC-88)
Tamb (°C)
−75 17512525 75−25
006aab419
200
300
100
400
500
Ptot
(mW)
0
(1)
(2)
Table 6. Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per transistor
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from
junction to ambient in free air [1] - - 568 K/W
[2] - - 500 K/W
Rth(j-sp) thermal resistance from
junction to solder point - - 230 K/W
Per device
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from
junction to ambient in free air [1] - - 416 K/W
[2] - - 313 K/W
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FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Fig 2. Per transistor: Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration;
typical values
FR4 PCB, mounting pad for collector 1 cm2
Fig 3. Per transistor: Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration;
typical values
006aab420
10−51010−2
10−4102
10−1tp (s)
10−3103
1
102
10
103
Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
1
δ = 1 0.75
0.50 0.33
0.10
0.05 0.02
0.01
0
0.20
006aab421
10−51010−2
10−4102
10−1tp (s)
10−3103
1
102
10
103
Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
1
δ = 1 0.75
0.50 0.33
0.10
0.05 0.02
0.01
0.20
0
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7. Characteristics
[1] Pulse test: tp≤300 µs; δ≤0.02.
Table 7. Characteristics
T
amb
=25
°
C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per transistor; for the PNP transistor with negative polarity
ICBO collector-basecut-off
current VCB =30V; I
E=0A --15nA
VCB =30V; I
E=0A;
Tj= 150 °C--5µA
IEBO emitter-base cut-off
current VEB =5V; I
C= 0 A - - 100 nA
hFE DC current gain VCE =5V; I
C= 2 mA 200 - 450
VCEsat collector-emitter
saturation voltage IC= 10 mA; IB= 0.5 mA - - 100 mV
IC= 100 mA; IB=5mA [1] - - 300 mV
VBEsat base-emitter
saturation voltage IC= 10 mA; IB= 0.5 mA - 755 - mV
VBE base-emitter voltage IC= 2 mA; VCE =5V
TR1 (NPN) 580 655 700 mV
TR2 (PNP) 600 655 750 mV
Cccollector capacitance IE=i
e= 0 A; VCB =10V;
f=1MHz
TR1 (NPN) - - 1.5 pF
TR2 (PNP) - - 2.2 pF
Ceemitter capacitance IC=i
c= 0 A; VEB = 0.5 V;
f=1MHz
TR1 (NPN) - 11 - pF
TR2 (PNP) - 10 - pF
fTtransition frequency IC= 10 mA; VCE =5V;
f = 100 MHz 100 - - MHz
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VCE =5V
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb =−55 °C
Tamb =25°C
Fig 4. TR1 (NPN): DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical values Fig 5. TR1 (NPN): Collector current as a function of
collector-emitter voltage; typical values
VCE =5V
(1) Tamb =−55 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb =−55 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
Fig 6. TR1 (NPN): Base-emitter voltage as a function
of collector current; typical values Fig 7. TR1 (NPN): Base-emitter saturation voltage as
a function of collector current; typical values
mgt727
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
600
500
400
300
200
100
hFE
(1)
(2)
(3)
VCE (V)
054231
006aab422
0.10
0.05
0.15
0.20
IC
(A)
0
IB (mA) = 4.0
0.8
0.4
3.6
3.2
1.6
2.4 2.8
2.0
1.2
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
mgt728
10−210−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VBE
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
006aab423
0.6
0.8
0.4
1.0
1.2
VBEsat
(V)
0.2
IC (mA)
10−1103
102
110
(1)
(2)
(3)
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IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb =−55 °C
VCE = 5 V; f = 1 MHz; Tamb =25°C
Fig 8. TR1 (NPN): Collector-emitter saturation
voltage as a function of collector current;
typical values
Fig 9. TR1 (NPN): Transition frequency as a function
of collector current; typical values
104
103
102
10
mgt729
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VCEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
006aab424
IC (mA)
10−1102
101
108
109
fT
(Hz)
107
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VCE =−5V
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb =−55 °C
Tamb =25°C
Fig 10. TR2 (PNP): DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical values Fig 11. TR2 (PNP): Collector current as a function of
collector-emitter voltage; typical values
VCE =−5V
(1) Tamb =−55 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb =−55 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb = 150 °C
Fig 12. TR2 (PNP): Base-emitter voltage as a function
of collector current; typical values Fig 13. TR2 (PNP): Base-emitter saturation voltage as
a function of collector current; typical values
006aab425
IC (mA)
−10−1−103
−102
−1−10
200
400
600
hFE
0
(1)
(2)
(3)
VCE (V)
0−5−4−2−3−1
006aab426
−0.10
−0.05
−0.15
−0.20
IC
(A)
0
IB (mA) = −3.5
−0.7
−3.15
−2.8
−1.4
−2.1 −2.45
−1.75
−1.05
−0.35
−200
−1200
−400
−600
−800
−1000
mld700
−10−2−10−1
(1)
−1IC (mA)
VBE
mV
−10 −102−103
(3)
(2)
−200
−1200
−400
−600
−800
−1000
mld702
−1−10−1IC (mA)
VBEsat
(mV)
−10 −102−103
(1)
(3)
(2)
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IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =25°C
(3) Tamb =−55 °C
VCE =−5 V; f = 1 MHz; Tamb =25°C
Fig 14. TR2 (PNP): Collector-emitter saturation
voltage as a function of collector current;
typical values
Fig 15. TR2 (PNP): Transition frequency as a function
of collector current; typical values
−104
−103
−102
−10
mld701
−10−1−1−10 IC (mA)
VCEsat
(mV)
−102−103
(1)
(2)
(3)
006aab427
IC (mA)
−10−1−102
−10−1
108
109
fT
(Hz)
107
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8. Package outline
9. Packing information
[1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 13.
[2] T1: normal taping
[3] T2: reverse taping
Fig 16. Package outline SOT363 (SC-88)
06-03-16Dimensions in mm
0.25
0.10
0.3
0.2
pin 1
index
1.3
0.65
2.2
2.0 1.35
1.15
2.2
1.8 1.1
0.8
0.45
0.15
132
465
Table 8. Packing methods
The indicated -xxx are the last three digits of the 12NC ordering code.
[1]
Type number Package Description Packing quantity
3000 10000
BC847BPN SOT363 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T1 [2] -115 -135
4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T2 [3] -125 -165
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10. Soldering
Fig 17. Reflow soldering footprint SOT363 (SC-88)
Fig 18. Wave soldering footprint SOT363 (SC-88)
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
solder paste
sot363_fr
2.65
2.35 0.4 (2×)
0.6
(2×)
0.5
(4×)
0.5
(4×)
0.6
(4×)
0.6
(4×)
1.5
1.8
Dimensions in mm
sot363_fw
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
preferred transport
direction during soldering
5.3
1.3 1.3
1.5
0.3
1.5
4.5
2.45
2.5
Dimensions in mm
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11. Revision history
Table 9. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
BC847BPN_4 20090218 Product data sheet - BC847BPN_3
Modifications: •The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new identity guidelines
of NXP Semiconductors.
•Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate.
•Section 4 “Marking”: updated
•Section 7 “Characteristics”: enhanced
•Section 9 “Packing information”: added
•Section 10 “Soldering”: added
•Section 12 “Legal information”: updated
BC847BPN_3 20011026 Product specification - BC847BPN_2
BC847BPN_2 19990426 Preliminary specification - BC847BPN_1
BC847BPN_1 19970709 Preliminary specification - -
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14. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Thermal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Packing information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Date of release:
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