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BC859; BC860

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 numberPackage versionPackage nameSize (mm)hFE [min]hFE [max]fT [min] (MHz)ComplementIC [max] (mA)Noise figure [max] (dB)VCEO [max] (V)Ptot [max] (mW)Polarity
BC859BSOT23SOT232.9 x 1.3 x 1220475100BC849B100430250PNP
BC859CSOT23SOT232.9 x 1.3 x 1420800100BC849C100430250PNP
BC860BSOT23SOT232.9 x 1.3 x 1220475100BC850B100445250PNP
BC860CSOT23SOT232.9 x 1.3 x 1420800100BC850C100445250PNP

Package

Type numberPackagePackage informationReflow-/Wave solderingPackingStatusMarkingOrderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC))
BC859BSOT23-1
(SOT23)
SOT23_215Active4B%BC859B,215
( 9335 898 20215 )
BC859CSOT23-1
(SOT23)
SOT23_235Active4C%BC859C,235
( 9336 286 90235 )
SOT23_215Active4C%BC859C,215
( 9336 286 90215 )
BC860BSOT23-1
(SOT23)
SOT23_215Active4F%BC860B,215
( 9335 898 50215 )
SOT23_235Active4F%BC860B,235
( 9335 898 50235 )
BC860CSOT23-1
(SOT23)
SOT23_235Active4G%BC860C,235
( 9336 287 00235 )
SOT23_215Active4G%BC860C,215
( 9336 287 00215 )

Discontinuation information

Type numberOrderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC))Last time buy dateLast time delivery dateReplacement productStatusComments
BC859B933589820185
BC859B/A2934062978215
BC859B/AU934067119215
BC860C/A2934062979215

Environmental information

Type numberOrderable part numberChemical contentRoHSRHF-indicatorLeadfree conversion date
BC859BBC859B,215BC859Bweek 34, 2003
BC859CBC859C,235BC859Cweek 34, 2003
BC859CBC859C,215BC859Cweek 34, 2003
BC860BBC860B,215BC860Bweek 34, 2003
BC860BBC860B,235BC860Bweek 34, 2003
BC860CBC860C,235BC860Cweek 34, 2003
BC860CBC860C,215BC860Cweek 34, 2003
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Documentation (3)

File nameTitleTypeDate
BC859_BC860PNP general purpose transistorsData sheet2004-01-15
LSYMTRALetter Symbols - Transistors; GeneralOther type1999-05-06
Nexperia_Selection_guide_2023Nexperia Selection Guide 2023Selection guide2023-05-10

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