BC161 PNP General Purpose Transistor
Series BC
BC161 overview
The BC161 is a PNP General Purpose Transistor. The absolute maximum ratings table on this page lists the 4 limits from the manufacturer's datasheet that must not be exceeded. Possible alternatives include BC140, BC141; always compare the datasheets before substituting. This page brings together the BC161 pinout and maximum ratings, with the full datasheet PDF to preview below or download.
Datasheet
bc161.pdf
BC161 features
- High current (max. 1 A)
- Low voltage (max. 60 V)
BC161 pinout
| Pin | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
Absolute maximum ratings
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| o Total Power Dissipation | Ptot | 0.65 | W |
| at Tcase ≤ 45 oC | 3.7 | W | |
| o Storage Temperature | Tstg | -55 to 175 | °C |
| o Junction Temperature | Tj | 175 | °C |
BC161 applications
- General Purpose
BC161 alternatives and equivalents
- BC140, BC141
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