BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
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BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 Rev. 1.1.0 1
April 2014
BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550
NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Features
Switching and Amplifier
High-Voltage: BC546, V
CEO
= 65 V
Low-Noise: BC549, BC550
Complement to BC556, BC557, BC558, BC559, and BC560
Ordering Information
Part Number Marking Package Packing Method
BC546ABU BC546A TO-92 3L Bulk
BC546ATA BC546A TO-92 3L Ammo
BC546BTA BC546B TO-92 3L Ammo
BC546BTF BC546B TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC546CTA BC546C TO-92 3L Ammo
BC547ATA BC547A TO-92 3L Ammo
BC547B BC547B TO-92 3L Bulk
BC547BBU BC547B TO-92 3L Bulk
BC547BTA BC547B TO-92 3L Ammo
BC547BTF BC547B TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC547CBU BC547C TO-92 3L Bulk
BC547CTA BC547C TO-92 3L Ammo
BC547CTFR BC547C TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC548BU BC548 TO-92 3L Bulk
BC548BTA BC548B TO-92 3L Ammo
BC548CTA BC548C TO-92 3L Ammo
BC549BTA BC549B TO-92 3L Ammo
BC549BTF BC549B TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC549CTA BC549C TO-92 3L Ammo
BC550CBU BC550C TO-92 3L Bulk
BC550CTA BC550C TO-92 3L Ammo
1. Collector 2. Base 3. Emitter
TO-92
1
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BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 Rev. 1.1.0 2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera-
ble above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addi-
tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. Values are at T
A
= 25C unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Characteristics
Values are at T
A
= 25C unless otherwise noted.
h
FE
Classification
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
CBO
Collector-Base Voltage
BC546 80
V BC547 / BC550 50
BC548 / BC549 30
V
CEO
Collector-Emitter Voltage
BC546 65
V BC547 / BC550 45
BC548 / BC549 30
V
EBO
Emitter-Base Voltage
BC546 / BC547 6
V
BC548 / BC549 / BC550 5
I
C
Collector Current (DC) 100 mA
P
C
Collector Power Dissipation 500 mW
T
J
Junction Temperature 150 C
T
STG
Storage Temperature Range -65 to +150 C
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
I
CBO
Collector Cut-Off Current V
CB
= 30 V, I
E
= 0 15 nA
h
FE
DC Current Gain V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 2 mA 110 800
V
CE
(sat)
Collector-Emitter Saturation
Voltage
I
C
= 10 mA, I
B
= 0.5 mA 90 250
mV
I
C
= 100 mA, I
B
= 5 mA 250 600
V
BE
(sat) Collector-Base Saturation Voltage
I
C
= 10 mA, I
B
= 0.5 mA 700
mV
I
C
= 100 mA, I
B
= 5 mA 900
V
BE
(on) Base-Emitter On Voltage
V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 2 mA 580 660 700
mV
V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 10 mA 720
f
T
Current Gain Bandwidth Product
V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 10 mA,
f = 100 MHz
300 MHz
C
ob
Output Capacitance V
CB
= 10 V, I
E
= 0, f = 1 MHz 3.5 6.0 pF
C
ib
Input Capacitance V
EB
= 0.5 V, I
C
= 0, f = 1 MHz 9 pF
NF
Noise
Figure
BC546 / BC547 / BC548
V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 200 A,
f = 1 kHz, R
G
= 2 k
2 10
dB
BC549 / BC550 1.2 4.0
BC549
V
CE
= 5 V, I
C
= 200 A,
R
G
= 2 k, f = 30 to 15000 MHz
1.4 4.0
BC550 1.4 3.0
Classification A B C
h
FE
110 ~ 220 200 ~ 450 420 ~ 800
B
C
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BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 Rev. 1.1.0 3
Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 1. Static Characteristic Figure 2. Transfer Characteristic
Figure 3. DC Current Gain Figure 4. Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage and
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
Figure 5. Output Capacitance Figure 6. Current Gain Bandwidth Product
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
0
20
40
60
80
100
I
B
= 50A
I
B
= 100A
I
B
= 150A
I
B
= 200A
I
B
= 250A
I
B
= 300A
I
B
= 350A
I
B
= 400A
I
C
[
m
A
]
,
C
O
L
L
E
C
T
O
R
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
V
CE
[V], COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
0.1
1
10
100
VCE = 5V
I
C
[
m
A
]
,
C
O
L
L
E
C
T
O
R
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
VBE[V], BASE-EMITTER VOLTAGE
1 10 100 1000
1
10
100
1000
VCE = 5V
h
F
E
,
D
C
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
G
A
I
N
IC[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
1 10 100 1000
10
100
1000
10000
IC = 10 IB
VCE(sat)
VBE(sat)
V
B
E
(
s
a
t
)
,
V
C
E
(
s
a
t
)
[
m
V
]
,
S
A
T
U
R
A
T
I
O
N
V
O
L
T
A
G
E
IC[A], COLLECTOR CURRENT
1 10 100 1000
0.1
1
10
100
f=1MHz
IE = 0
C
o
b
[
p
F
]
,
C
A
P
A
C
I
T
A
N
C
E
VCB[V], COLLECTOR-BASE VOLTAGE
0.1 1 10 100
1
10
100
1000
VCE = 5V
f
T
,
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
G
A
I
N
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B
A
N
D
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T
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P
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D
U
C
T
IC[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
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BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 Rev. 1.1.0 4
Physical Dimensions
Figure 7. 3-LEAD, TO92, JEDEC TO-92 COMPLIANT STRAIGHT LEAD CONFIGURATION (OLD TO92AM3)
Package drawings are provided as a service to customers considering Fairchild components. Drawings may change in any manner
without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
obtain the most recent revision. Package specifications do not expand the terms of Fairchilds worldwide terms and conditions, specifically the
warranty therein, which covers Fairchild products.
Always visit Fairchild Semiconductors online packaging area for the most recent package drawings:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/dwg/ZA/ZA03D.pdf.
For current tape and reel specifications, visit Fairchild Semiconductors online packaging area:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/packing_dwg/PKG-ZA03D_BK.pdf.
D
TO-92 (Bulk)
B
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BC546 / BC547 / BC548 / BC549 / BC550 Rev. 1.1.0 5
Physical Dimensions (Continued)
Figure 8. 3-LEAD, TO92, MOLDED 0.200 IN LINE SPACING LEAD FORM (J61Z OPTION)
Package drawings are provided as a service to customers considering Fairchild components. Drawings may change in any manner
without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
obtain the most recent revision. Package specifications do not expand the terms of Fairchilds worldwide terms and conditions, specifically the
warranty therein, which covers Fairchild products.
Always visit Fairchild Semiconductors online packaging area for the most recent package drawings:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/dwg/ZA/ZA03F.pdf.
For current tape and reel specifications, visit Fairchild Semiconductors online packaging area:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/packing_dwg/PKG-ZA03F_BK.pdf.
TO-92 (Ammo, Tape and Reel)
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation www.fairchildsemi.com
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