High Surge Current Capability Taiwan Semiconductor BC550C NPN Transistor for On Board DC DC Converter
Product Overview
The BC546A/B/C to BC550A/B/C series are NPN small signal transistors from Taiwan Semiconductor, designed for low power loss and high efficiency. They are ideal for automated placement and offer high surge current capability. These RoHS compliant transistors are suitable for applications such as switching mode power supplies (SMPS), adapters, lighting, and on-board DC/DC converters.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Taiwan Semiconductor
- Certifications: RoHS Compliant
- Material: Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
- Terminal: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per J-STD-002, meet JESD 201 class 1A whisker test
- Case: TO-92
- Weight: 190mg (approximately)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | BC546 | BC547, BC550 | BC548, BC549 | Unit | Conditions |
| Collector-base voltage, emitter open | VCBO | 80 | 50 | 30 | V | |
| Collector-emitter voltage, base open | VCEO | 65 | 45 | 30 | V | |
| Emitter-base voltage, collector open | VEBO | 6 | 6 | 6 | V | |
| Collector current | IC | 100 | 100 | 100 | mA | |
| Peak collector current | ICM | 200 | 200 | 200 | mA | |
| Power dissipation | PD | 500 | 500 | 500 | mW | TA = 25C |
| Junction temperature | TJ | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | C | |
| Storage temperature | TSTG | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | -65 to +150 | C | |
| Collector cutoff current, emitter open | ICBO | - | - | 15 | nA | VCB = 30V |
| Emitter cutoff current, collector open | IEBO | - | - | 100 | nA | VEB = 5V |
| DC current gain | hFE | 110 - 220 (A), 200 - 450 (B), 420 - 800 (C) | 110 - 220 (A), 200 - 450 (B), 420 - 800 (C) | 110 - 220 (A), 200 - 450 (B), 420 - 800 (C) | VCE = 5V, IC = 2mA |
| Ordering Code | Package | Packing |
| BC5xA/B/C A1G | TO-92 | 4,000 / Ammo Box |
| BC5xA/B/C B1G | TO-92 | 5,000 / Bulk |
| BC5xA/B/C A1 | TO-92 | 4,000 / Ammo Box |
| BC5xA/B/C B1 | TO-92 | 5,000 / Bulk |
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