BC237A Fairchild Semiconductor, BC237A Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: BC237A
• Description: TRANSISTOR NPN 45V 100MA TO-92
• Manufacturer: Fairchild Semiconductor

Specifications of BC237A

• Transistor Type: NPN
• Current - Collector (ic) (max): 100mA
• Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (max): 45V
• Vce Saturation (max) @ Ib, Ic: 600mV @ 5mA, 100mA
• Current - Collector Cutoff (max): 15nA
• Dc Current Gain (hfe) (min) @ Ic, Vce: 120 @ 2mA, 5V
• Power - Max: 500mW
• Frequency - Transition: 250MHz
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package / Case: TO-92-3 (Standard Body), TO-226
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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