Orderable parts
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Package | Buy from distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC859B | BC859B,215 | 933589820215 | SOT23 | Order product |
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PNP general purpose transistors
PNP transistor in a SOT23 plastic package.
NPN complements: BC849 and BC850.
Features and benefits
Low current (max. 100 mA)
Low voltage (max. 45 V).
AEC-Q101 qualified
Applications
Low noise input stages of audio frequency equipment.
Parametrics
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | hFE [min] | hFE [max] | fT [min] (MHz) | Complement | IC [max] (mA) | Noise figure [max] (dB) | VCEO [max] (V) | Ptot [max] (mW) | Polarity |
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| BC859B | SOT23 | SOT23 | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 | 220 | 475 | 100 | BC849B | 100 | 4 | 30 | 250 | PNP |
Package
| Type number | Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) | Status | Marking | Package | Package information | Reflow-/Wave soldering | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC859B | BC859B,215 (933589820215) |
Active | 4B% |
(SOT23) |
SOT23 |
REFLOW_BG-BD-1
WAVE_BG-BD-1 |
SOT23_215 |
Environmental information
| Type number | Orderable part number | Chemical content | RoHS | RHF-indicator |
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| BC859B | BC859B,215 | BC859B |
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Series
Documentation (12)
| File name | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC859_BC860 | PNP general purpose transistors | Data sheet | 2025-04-14 |
| AN90063 | Questions about package outline drawings | Application note | 2025-03-12 |
| 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 |
| LSYMTRA | Letter Symbols - Transistors; General | Other type | 1999-05-06 |
| 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 | 2025-01-20 |
| BC859B_Nexperia_Product_Reliability | BC859B Nexperia Product Reliability | Quality document | 2025-05-14 |
| REFLOW_BG-BD-1 | Reflow soldering profile | Reflow soldering | 2021-04-06 |
| BC859B | BC859B SPICE model | SPICE model | 2024-08-27 |
| WAVE_BG-BD-1 | Wave soldering profile | Wave soldering | 2021-09-08 |
Support
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Longevity
The Nexperia Longevity Program is aimed to provide our customers information from time to time about the expected time that our products can be ordered. The NLP is reviewed and updated regularly by our Executive Management Team. View our longevity program here.
Ordering, pricing & availability
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Status | Packing | Packing Quantity | Buy online |
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| BC859B | BC859B,215 | 933589820215 | Active | SOT23_215 | 3,000 |
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Sample
As a Nexperia customer you can order samples via our sales organization.
If you do not have a direct account with Nexperia our network of global and regional distributors is available and equipped to support you with Nexperia samples. Check out the list of official distributors.
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.