1. Product profile
1.1 General description
NPN general-purpose transistors in a leadless ultra small SOT883B
Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
1.2 Features and benefits
1.3 Applications
General-purpose switching and amplification
Mobile applications
1.4 Quick reference data
BC847xMB series
45 V, 100 mA NPN general-purpose transistors
Rev. 1 — 5 March 2012 Product data sheet
Table 1. Product overview
Type number Package PNP complement
Nexperia JEITA JEDEC
BC847AMB SOT883B - - BC857AMB
BC847BMB SOT883B - - BC857BMB
BC847CMB SOT883B - - BC857CMB
Leadless ultra small SMD plastic
package
Power dissipation comparable to SOT23
Low package height of 0.37 mm AEC-Q101 qualified
Table 2. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - - 45 V
ICcollector current - - 100 mA
hFE DC current gain VCE =5V; I
C=2mA
BC847AMB 110 - 220
BC847BMB 200 - 450
BC847CMB 420 - 800
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2. Pinning information
3. Ordering information
4. Marking
[1] For SOT883B binary marking code description, see Figure 1.
4.1 Binary marking code description
Table 3. Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol
1base
2emitter
3 collector
3
1
2
Transparent
top view
sym021
3
2
1
Tabl e 4. Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
BC847xMB series - leadless ultra small plastic package; 3 solder lands;
body 1.0 0.6 0.37 mm SOT883B
Table 5. Marking codes
Type number Marking code[1]
BC847AMB 0100 0001
BC847BMB 0100 0010
BC847CMB 0100 0011
Fig 1. SOT883B binary marking code descri ption
MARKING CODE
(EXAMPLE)
PIN 1 INDICATION READING DIRECTION
READING DIRECTION
READING EXAMPLE:
0111
1011
006aac673
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5. Limiting values
[1] Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard
footprint.
[2] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
Table 6. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter - 50 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base - 45 V
VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector - 6 V
ICcollector current - 100 mA
ICM peak collector current single pulse;
tp1ms -200mA
IBM peak base current single pulse;
tp1ms -100mA
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb 25 C[1][2] -250mW
Tjjunction temperature - 150 C
Tamb ambient temperature 55 +150 C
Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C
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6. Thermal characteristics
[1] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[2] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
Table 7. Thermal characteris tics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from
junction to ambient in free air [1][2] - - 500 K/W
FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Fig 2. Transient thermal impedance from junc tio n to ambient as a function of pulse dura tion; typical values
006aab603
10
−5
1010
−2
10
−4
10
2
10
−1
t
p
(s)
10
−3
10
3
1
10
2
10
10
3
Z
th(j-a)
(K/W)
1
duty cycle =
10.75
0.5 0.33
0.2
0.1
0.05 0.02
0.01
0
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7. Characteristics
[1] Pulse test: tp300 s; 0.02.
Table 8. Characteristics
Tamb =25
C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
ICBO collector-base
cut-off current VCB =30V; I
E=0A - - 15 nA
VCB =30V; I
E=0A;
Tj= 150 C--5A
IEBO emitter-base
cut-off current VEB =5V; I
C= 0 A - - 100 nA
hFE DC current gain VCE =5V; I
C=2mA
BC847AMB 110 - 220
BC847BMB 200 - 450
BC847CMB 420 - 800
VCEsat collector-emitter
saturation voltage IC=10mA; I
B= 0.5 mA - 90 200 mV
IC= 100 mA; IB=5mA [1] - 200 400 mV
VBEsat base-emitter
saturation voltage IC=10mA; I
B=0.5mA - 700 - mV
IC= 100 mA; IB=5mA [1] -900- mV
VBE base-emitter voltage IC=2mA; V
CE = 5 V 580 660 700 mV
IC=10mA; V
CE = 5 V - - 770 mV
fTtransition frequency VCE =5V; I
C=10mA;
f = 100 MHz 100 - - MHz
Cccollector capacit ance VCB =10V; I
E=i
e=0A;
f=1MHz --1.5pF
Ceemitter capacitance VEB =0.5V; I
C=i
c=0A;
f=1MHz -11- pF
NF noise figure IC= 200 A; VCE =5V;
RS=2k; f = 1 kHz;
B=200Hz
- 2 10 dB
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VCE =5V
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
VCE =5V
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 3. BC847AMB: DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical valu es Fig 4. BC847AMB: Base-emitter voltage as a function
of collector current; typica l values
IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
IC/IB=10
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 5. BC847 A MB: Collector-emitter saturation
voltage as a function of collector current;
typical valu e s
Fig 6. BC847AMB: Base-emitter saturation voltage
as a function of collector current; typical
values
mgt723
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
400
300
200
100
hFE
(1)
(2)
(3)
mgt724
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
VBE
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
103
102
10
mgt725
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VCEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
mgt726
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
VBEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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VCE =5V
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
VCE =5V
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 7. BC847BMB: DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical valu es Fig 8. BC847BMB: Base-emitter voltage as a function
of collector current; typica l values
IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
IC/IB=10
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 9. BC847 B MB: Collector-emitter saturation
voltage as a function of collector current;
typical valu e s
Fig 10. BC847BMB: Base-emitter saturatio n vo ltage
as a function of collector current; typical
values
mgt727
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
600
500
400
300
200
100
hFE
(1)
(2)
(3)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
mgt728
10−210−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VBE
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
104
103
102
10
mgt729
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VCEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
mgt730
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
VBEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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VCE =5V
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
VCE =5V
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 11. BC847CMB: DC current gain as a function of
collector current; typical valu es Fig 12. BC847CMB: Base-emitter voltage as a function
of collector current; typica l values
IC/IB=20
(1) Tamb = 150 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb =55 C
IC/IB=10
(1) Tamb =55 C
(2) Tamb =25C
(3) Tamb = 150 C
Fig 13. BC847 C MB: Collect or-emitter saturation
voltage as a function of collector current;
typical valu e s
Fig 14. BC847CMB: Base-emitter saturatio n vo ltage
as a function of collector current; typical
values
mgt731
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
hFE
(1)
(2)
(3)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
mgt732
10−210−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VBE
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
104
103
102
10
mgt733
10−111010
2103
IC (mA)
VCEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)(3)
mgt734
10
−1
11010
2
10
3
I
C
(mA)
0
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
V
BEsat
(mV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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8. Test information
8.1 Quality information
This product has been qualified in accordance with the Automotive Electronics Council
(AEC) standard Q101 - Stress test qualification for discrete semiconductors, and is
suitable for use in automotive applications.
9. Package outline
10. Packing information
[1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 14.
Fig 15. Package outline SOT883B
11-11-02Dimensions in mm
2
3
0.55
0.47
0.30
0.22
1
0.40
0.34
0.30
0.22
0.20
0.12
0.65
0.04 max
0.35
0.65
0.55
1.05
0.95
Table 9. Packing methods
The indicated -xxx are the last thre e digits of the 12NC ordering code.[1]
Type number Package Description Packing quantity
10000
BC847xMB series SOT883B 2 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel -315
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11. Soldering
Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
Fig 16. Reflow soldering footprint SOT883B
1.3
0.3
0.6 0.7
0.4
0.9
0.3
(2x)
0.4
(2x)
0.25
(2x)
R0.05 (8x)
0.7
Footprint information for reflow soldering SOT883B
sot883b_fr
occupied area
solder land
solder resist
solder land plus solder paste
solder paste deposit
Dimensions in mm
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12. Revision history
Table 10. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
BC847XMB_SER v.1 20120305 Product data sheet - -
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13. Legal information
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15. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features and benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4.1 Binary marking code description. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Test information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.1 Quality information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10 Packing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
13 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
15 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Date of release:
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