BC327
PNP Epitaxial Silicon TransistorThe BC327 is a pnp epitaxial silicon transistor from onsemi. View the full BC327 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official BC327 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
BC327 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Polarity | PNP |
| Power Dissipation | 625mW |
| Storage Temperature | -55C to +150C |
| Junction Temperature | 150C |
| Collector Current (DC) | -800mA |
| Output Capacitance (Cob) | 12pF typ |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | -5V |
| Collector Cut-Off Current (ICES) | -100nA max |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -45V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCES) | -50V |
| Current Gain Bandwidth Product (FT) | 100MHz typ |
| Thermal Resistance Junction To Ambient | 200C/W |
| DC Current Gain (HFE1, VCE=-1V, IC=-100mA) | 100 to 630 |
| DC Current Gain (HFE2, VCE=-1V, IC=-300mA) | 60 min |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VCE=-1V, IC=-300mA) | -1.2V max |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (IC=-500mA, IB=-50mA) | -0.7V max |
BC327 Overview
Part: BC327 — onsemi
Type: PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Description: A PNP epitaxial silicon transistor designed for switching and amplifier applications, suitable for AF-driver stages and low-power output stages, featuring a collector-emitter voltage of -45 V and a collector current of -800 mA.
Operating Conditions:
- Collector-Emitter breakdown voltage: -45 V (min, I_C = -10 mA, I_B = 0)
- Emitter-Base breakdown voltage: -5 V (min, I_E = -10 mA, I_C = 0)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CES): -50 V
- Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): -45 V
- Max Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EBO): -5 V
- Max Collector Current (DC): -800 mA
- Max Junction Temperature (T_J): 150 °C
- Max Storage Temperature (T_STG): -55 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (BV_CEO): -45 V (min, I_C = -10 mA, I_B = 0)
- Collector Cut-Off Current (I_CES): -100 nA (max, V_CE = -45 V, I_B = 0)
- DC Current Gain (h_FE1): 100 to 630 (V_CE = -1 V, I_C = -100 mA)
- Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (V_CE(sat)): -0.7 V (max, I_C = -500 mA, I_B = -50 mA)
- Base-Emitter On Voltage (V_BE(on)): -1.2 V (max, V_CE = -1 V, I_C = -300 mA)
- Current Gain Bandwidth Product (f_T): 100 MHz (typ, V_CE = -5 V, I_C = -10 mA, f = 20 MHz)
- Output Capacitance (C_ob): 12 pF (typ, V_CB = -10 V, I_E = 0, f = 1 MHz)
- Power Dissipation (P_D): 625 mW (Derate Above 25 °C: 5.0 mW/°C)
Features:
- Switching and Amplifier Applications
- Suitable for AF-Driver Stages and Low-Power Output Stages
- Complement to BC337/BC338
- Pb-Free Devices
Applications:
- AF-Driver Stages
- Low-Power Output Stages
Package:
- TO-92 3 (Pb-Free)
- TO-92 3 LF (Pb-Free)
BC327 Features
- Switching and Amplifier Applications
- Suitable for AF -Driver Stages and Low -Power Output Stages
- Complement to BC337/BC338
- These are Pb -Free Devices
BC327 Electrical Characteristics
| Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BV CEO | Collector - Emitter Breakdown Voltage | I C = - 10 mA, I B = 0 | - 45 | - | - | V |
| BV CES | Collector - Emitter Breakdown Voltage | I C = - 0.1 mA, V BE = 0 | - 50 | - | - | V |
| BV EBO | Emitter - Base Breakdown Voltage | I E = - 10 m A, I C = 0 | - 5 | - | - | V |
| I CES | Collector Cut - Off Current | V CE = - 45 V, I B = 0 | - | - 2 | - 100 | nA |
| h FE1 | DC Current Gain | V CE = - 1 V, I C = - 100 mA | 100 | - | 630 | |
| h FE2 | V CE = - 1 V, I C = - 300 mA | 60 | - | |||
| V CE (sat) | Collector - Emitter Saturation Voltage | I C = - 500 mA, I B = - 50 mA | - | - | - 0.7 | V |
| V BE (on) | Base - Emitter On Voltage | V CE = - 1 V, I C = - 300 mA | - | - | - 1.2 | V |
| f T | Current Gain Bandwidth Product | V CE = - 5 V, I C = - 10 mA, f = 20 MHz | - | 100 | - | MHz |
| C ob | Output Capacitance | V CB = - 10 V, I E = 0, f = 1 MHz | - | 12 | - | pF |
Product parametric performance is indicated in the Electrical Characteristics for the listed test conditions, unless otherwise noted. Product performance may not be indicated by the Electrical Characteristics if operated under different conditions.
BC327 Absolute Maximum Ratings
(T A = 25 C unless otherwise noted.)
| Symbol | Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| V CES | Collector - Emitter Voltage | - 50 | V |
| V CEO | Collector - Emitter Voltage | - 45 | V |
| V EBO | Emitter - Base Voltage | - 5 | V |
| I C | Collector Current (DC) | - 800 | mA |
| T J | Junction Temperature | 150 | C |
| T STG | Storage Temperature | - 55 to +150 | C |
Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.
BC327 Thermal Information
(T A = 25 C unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
| Symbol | Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| P D | Power Dissipation Derate Above 25 C | 625 5.0 | mW mW/ C |
| R q JA | Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 200 | C/W |
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