The BC857C-GS08 is a surface-mount PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) manufactured by Vishay. It is designed for general-purpose amplification and switching applications. This transistor is commonly used in various electronic circuits due to its reliable performance and small form factor.

Applications

• General Purpose Amplification
• Switching Circuits
• Audio Amplifiers
• Signal Processing
• Driver Stages

Features

• PNP Bipolar Transistor
• Surface Mount Device (SMD)
• Low Noise
• High Current Gain (hFE)
• Small SOT-23 Package
• Halogen-Free According to IEC 61249-2-21 Definition

Benefits

• Compact Design for High-Density Circuit Boards
• Improved Signal Quality due to Low Noise
• Efficient Amplification and Switching
• Reduced Board Space
• Environmentally Friendly (Halogen-Free)

Technical Specifications

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): -45V
• Collector Current (IC): -100mA
• Power Dissipation (PD): 250mW
• DC Current Gain (hFE): 420 to 800
• Operating Temperature: -55°C to +150°C

The BC857C-GS08 is suitable for applications requiring a small, efficient, and reliable PNP transistor. Its low noise characteristics make it particularly useful in audio and signal processing circuits. The GS08 suffix denotes tape and reel packaging.