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Motorola Small–Signal Transistors, FETs and Diodes Device Data
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NPN Silicon
These transistors are designed for general purpose amplifier
applications. They are housed in the SOT–323/SC–70 which is
designed for low power surface mount applications.
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating Symbol BC846 BC847 BC848 Unit
CollectorEmitter Voltage VCEO 65 45 30 V
CollectorBase Voltage VCBO 80 50 30 V
EmitterBase Voltage VEBO 6.0 6.0 5.0 V
Collector Current — Continuous IC100 100 100 mAdc
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Max Unit
Total Device Dissipation FR–5 Board, (1)
TA = 25°CPD150 mW
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient R
q
JA 833 °C/W
Total Device Dissipation PD2.4 mW/°C
Junction and Storage Temperature TJ, Tstg 55 to +150 °C
DEVICE MARKING
BC846AWT1 = 1A; BC846BWT1 = 1B; BC847AWT1 = 1E; BC847BWT1 = 1F;
BC847CWT1 = 1G; BC848AWT1 = 1J; BC848BWT1 = 1K; BC848CWT1 = 1L
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
OFF CHARACTERISTICS
CollectorEmitter Breakdown Voltage BC846 Series
(IC = 10 mA) BC847 Series
BC848 Series
V(BR)CEO 65
45
30
V
CollectorEmitter Breakdown Voltage BC846 Series
(IC = 10 µA, VEB = 0) BC847 Series
BC848 Series
V(BR)CES 80
50
30
V
CollectorBase Breakdown Voltage BC846 Series
(IC = 10
m
A) BC847 Series
BC848 Series
V(BR)CBO 80
50
30
V
EmitterBase Breakdown Voltage BC846 Series
(IE = 1.0
m
A) BC847 Series
BC848 Series
V(BR)EBO 6.0
6.0
5.0
V
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB = 30 V)
(VCB = 30 V, TA = 150°C) ICBO
15
5.0 nA
µA
1. FR–5 = 1.0 x 0.75 x 0.062 in
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SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA
CASE 419–02, STYLE 3
SOT–323/SC–70
12
3
Motorola, Inc. 1996
COLLECTOR
3
1
BASE
2
EMITTER
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted) (Continued)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
ON CHARACTERISTICS
DC Current Gain BC846A, BC847A, BC848A
(IC = 10 µA, VCE = 5.0 V) BC846B, BC847B, BC848B
BC847C, BC848C
(IC = 2.0 mA, VCE = 5.0 V) BC846A, BC847A, BC848A
BC846B, BC847B, BC848B
BC847C, BC848C
hFE
110
200
420
90
150
270
180
290
520
220
450
800
CollectorEmitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 10 mA, IB = 0.5 mA)
CollectorEmitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 100 mA, IB = 5.0 mA) VCE(sat)
0.25
0.6 V
BaseEmitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 10 mA, IB = 0.5 mA)
BaseEmitter Saturation Voltage (IC = 100 mA, IB = 5.0 mA) VBE(sat)
0.7
0.9
V
BaseEmitter Voltage (IC = 2.0 mA, VCE = 5.0 V)
BaseEmitter Voltage (IC = 10 mA, VCE = 5.0 V) VBE(on) 580
660
700
770 mV
SMALL–SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
CurrentGain — Bandwidth Product
(IC = 10 mA, VCE = 5.0 Vdc, f = 100 MHz) fT100 MHz
Output Capacitance (VCB = 10 V, f = 1.0 MHz) Cobo 4.5 pF
Noise Figure (IC = 0.2 mA, BC846A, BC847A, BC848A
VCE = 5.0 Vdc, RS = 2.0 k, BC846B, BC847B, BC848B
f = 1.0 kHz, BW = 200 Hz) BC847C, BC848C
NF
10
4.0
dB
Figure 1. Normalized DC Current Gain
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mAdc)
2.0
Figure 2. “Saturation” and “On” Voltages
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mAdc)
0.2 0.5 1.0 10 20 50
0.2 100
Figure 3. Collector Saturation Region
IB, BASE CURRENT (mA)
Figure 4. Base–Emitter Temperature Coefficient
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
2.0 5.0 200
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
0.5
0
0.2
0.4
0.1
0.3
1.6
1.2
2.0
2.8
2.4
1.2
1.6
2.0
0.02 1.0 10
020
0.1
0.4
0.8
hFE, NORMALIZED DC CURRENT GAIN
V, VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
VCE, COLLECTOR–EMITTER VOLTAGE (V)
VB, TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (mV/ C)
°θ
1.5
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.3
0.2 0.5 1.0 10 20 50
2.0 10070
307.05.03.00.70.30.1
0.2 1.0 10 100
TA = 25
°
C
VBE(sat) @ IC/IB = 10
VCE(sat) @ IC/IB = 10
VBE(on) @ VCE = 10 V
VCE = 10 V
TA = 25
°
C
–55
°
C to +125
°
CTA = 25
°
C
IC = 50 mA IC = 100 mA
IC = 200 mA
IC =
20 mA
IC =
10 mA
1.0
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BC847/BC848
Figure 5. Capacitances
VR, REVERSE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10
Figure 6. Current–Gain – Bandwidth Product
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mAdc)
0.4 0.6 1.0 10 20
1.0
Figure 7. DC Current Gain
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
Figure 8. “On” Voltage
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
2.0 6.0 40
80
100
200
300
400
60
20
40
30
0.8
1.0
0.6
0.2
0.4
1.0
2.0
0.1 1.0 10 100
0.2
0.2
0.5
7.0
5.0
3.0
2.0
0.7 1.0 10 202.0 50
307.05.03.00.5
0.2 1.0 10 200
TA = 25
°
C
VBE(sat) @ IC/IB = 10
VCE(sat) @ IC/IB = 10
VBE @ VCE = 5.0 V
VCE = 10 V
TA = 25
°
C
Figure 9. Collector Saturation Region
IB, BASE CURRENT (mA)
Figure 10. Base–Emitter Temperature Coefficient
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
–1.0
1.2
1.6
2.0
0.02 1.0 10
020
0.1
0.4
0.8
VCE, COLLECTOR–EMITTER VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
VB, TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (mV/ C)
°θ
0.2 2.0 10 200
1.0
TA = 25
°
C
200 mA
50 mA
IC =
10 mA
hFE, DC CURRENT GAIN (NORMALIZED)
V, VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
C, CAPACITANCE (pF)
f, CURRENT–GAIN – BANDWIDTH PRODUCT (MHz)
T
0.8 4.0 8.0
TA = 25
°
C
Cob
Cib
VCE = 5 V
TA = 25
°
C
00.5 2.0 5.0 20 50 100
0.05 0.2 0.5 2.0 5.0
100 mA
20 mA
–1.4
–1.8
–2.2
–2.6
–3.0 0.5 5.0 20 50 100
–55
°
C to 125
°
C
θ
VB for VBE
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BC846
Figure 11. Capacitance
VR, REVERSE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
40
Figure 12. Current–Gain – Bandwidth Product
IC, COLLECTOR CURRENT (mA)
0.1 0.2 1.0 50
2.0 2.0 10 100
100
200
500
50
20
20
10
6.0
4.0
1.0 10 50 100
5.0
VCE = 5 V
TA = 25
°
C
C, CAPACITANCE (pF)
f, CURRENT–GAIN – BANDWIDTH PRODUCT
T
0.5 5.0 20
TA = 25
°
C
Cob
Cib
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Motorola Small–Signal Transistors, FETs and Diodes Device Data
INFORMATION FOR USING THE SOT–323/SC–70 SURFACE MOUNT PACKAGE
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT FOR SURFACE MOUNTED APPLICATIONS
Surface mount board layout is a critical portion of the total
design. The footprint for the semiconductor packages must
be the correct size to insure proper solder connection
interface between the board and the package. With the
correct pad geometry, the packages will self align when
subjected to a solder reflow process.
SOT–323/SC–70
mm
inches
0.035
0.9
0.075
0.7
1.9
0.028
0.65
0.025
0.65
0.025
SOT–323/SC–70 POWER DISSIPATION
The power dissipation of the SOT–323/SC–70 is a function
of the pad size. This can vary from the minimum pad size for
soldering to a pad size given for maximum power dissipation.
Power dissipation for a surface mount device is determined
by TJ(max), the maximum rated junction temperature of the
die, RθJA, the thermal resistance from the device junction to
ambient, and the operating temperature, TA. Using the
values provided on the data sheet for the SOT–323/SC–70
package, PD can be calculated as follows:
PD = TJ(max) – TA
RθJA
The values for the equation are found in the maximum
ratings table on the data sheet. Substituting these values into
the equation for an ambient temperature T A of 25°C, one can
calculate the power dissipation of the device which in this
case is 150 milliwatts.
PD = 150°C – 25°C
833°C/W = 150 milliwatts
The 833°C/W for the SOT–323/SC–70 package assumes
the use of the recommended footprint on a glass epoxy
printed circuit board to achieve a power dissipation of
150 milliwatts. There are other alternatives to achieving
higher power dissipation from the SOT323/SC70
package. Another alternative would be to use a ceramic
substrate or an aluminum core board such as Thermal
Clad. Using a board material such as Thermal Clad, an
aluminum core board, the power dissipation can be doubled
using the same footprint.
SOLDERING PRECAUTIONS
The melting temperature of solder is higher than the rated
temperature of the device. When the entire device is heated
to a high temperature, failure to complete soldering within a
short time could result in device failure. Therefore, the
following items should always be observed in order to
minimize the thermal stress to which the devices are
subjected.
Always preheat the device.
The delta temperature between the preheat and
soldering should be 100°C or less.*
When preheating and soldering, the temperature of the
leads and the case must not exceed the maximum
temperature ratings as shown on the data sheet. When
using infrared heating with the reflow soldering method,
the difference shall be a maximum of 10°C.
The soldering temperature and time shall not exceed
260°C for more than 10 seconds.
When shifting from preheating to soldering, the
maximum temperature gradient shall be 5°C or less.
After soldering has been completed, the device should
be allowed to cool naturally for at least three minutes.
Gradual cooling should be used as the use of forced
cooling will increase the temperature gradient and result
in latent failure due to mechanical stress.
Mechanical stress or shock should not be applied during
cooling.
* Soldering a device without preheating can cause excessive
thermal shock and stress which can result in damage to the
device.
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
CASE 419–02
ISSUE G
SOT–323/SC–70
STYLE 3:
PIN 1. BASE
2. EMITTER
3. COLLECTOR
CRN
AL
D
G
V
SB
H
J
K
3
1 2
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
MILLIMETERSINCHES
A0.071 0.087 1.80 2.20
B0.045 0.053 1.15 1.35
C0.035 0.049 0.90 1.25
D0.012 0.016 0.30 0.40
G0.047 0.055 1.20 1.40
H0.000 0.004 0.00 0.10
J0.004 0.010 0.10 0.25
K0.017 REF 0.425 REF
L0.026 BSC 0.650 BSC
N0.028 REF 0.700 REF
R0.031 0.039 0.80 1.00
S0.079 0.087 2.00 2.20
V0.012 0.016 0.30 0.40
0.05 (0.002)
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