Discrete POWER & Signal

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NPN General Purpose Amplifier

BC548

BC548A

BC548B

BC548C

This device is designed for use as general purpose amplifiers

and switches requiring collector currents to 300 mA. Sourced from

Process 10. See PN100A for characteristics.

Absolute Maximum Ratings*

TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

NOTES:

1) These ratings are based on a maximum junction temperature of 150 degrees C.

2) These are steady state limits. The factory should be consulted on applications involving pulsed or low duty cycle operations.

Thermal Characteristics

TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Units

Collector-Emitter Voltage

30

V

Collector-Base Voltage

30

V

Emitter-Base Voltage

5.0

V

Collector Current - Continuous

500

mA

Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range

-55 to +150

°C

Symbol

Characteristic

Max

Units

BC548 / A / B / C

Total Device Dissipation

Derate above 25

°C

625

5.0

mW

mW/

°C

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case

83.3

°C/W

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient

200

°C/W

E

B

C

TO-92

© 1997 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation

548-ABC, Rev B