BC338 NPN General Purpose Transistor
Series BC
BC338 overview
The BC338 is an NPN General Purpose Transistor. Main ratings: Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb| 30 V; Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce| 20 V; Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb| 5 V; Maximum Collector Current |Ic max| 0.8 A. The absolute maximum ratings table on this page lists the 6 limits from the manufacturer's datasheet that must not be exceeded. This page brings together the BC338 pinout, key specifications and maximum ratings, with the full datasheet PDF to preview below or download.
Key specifications
Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb|
30 V
Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce|
20 V
Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb|
5 V
Maximum Collector Current |Ic max|
0.8 A
Transition Frequency (ft)
60 MHz
Datasheet
bc338.pdf
BC338 features
- High Current : IC=800mA.
- DC Current Gain : hFE=100 630 (VCE=1V, Ic=100mA).
BC338 pinout
| Pin | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collector |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Emitter |
Absolute maximum ratings
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | 30 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | 5.0 | V |
| Collector Current - Continuous | 800 | mA |
| Total Device Dissipation @ T | 625 | mW |
| Derate above 25°C | 5.0 | mW/°C |
| Operating and Storage Junction | -55 to +150 | °C |
BC338 applications
- General-Purpose
- Switching
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