BC556B, BC557A, B, C,
BC558B
Amplifier Transistors
PNP Silicon
http://onsemi.com
Features
• Pb−Free Packages are Available*
COLLECTOR
1
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Collector - Emitter Voltage
Value
VCEO
BC556
BC557
BC558
Collector - Base Voltage
Vdc
3
EMITTER
−65
−45
−30
VCBO
BC556
BC557
BC558
Emitter - Base Voltage
2
BASE
Unit
Vdc
−80
−50
−30
VEBO
−5.0
Vdc
Collector Current − Continuous
Collector Current − Peak
IC
ICM
−100
−200
mAdc
Base Current − Peak
IBM
−200
mAdc
Total Device Dissipation @ TA = 25°C
Derate above 25°C
PD
625
5.0
mW
mW/°C
Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25°C
Derate above 25°C
PD
1.5
12
W
mW/°C
TJ, Tstg
−55 to +150
°C
Characteristic
Symbol
Max
Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient
RqJA
200
°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case
RqJC
83.3
°C/W
TO−92
CASE 29
STYLE 17
Operating and Storage Junction
Temperature Range
1
12
3
STRAIGHT LEAD
BULK PACK
2
3
BENT LEAD
TAPE & REEL
AMMO PACK
MARKING DIAGRAM
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
BC
55xx
AYWW G
G
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum
Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended
Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the
Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability.
xx
= 6B, 7A, 7B, 7C, or 8B
A
= Assembly Location
Y
= Year
WW
= Work Week
G
= Pb−Free Package
(Note: Microdot may be in either location)
ORDERING INFORMATION
*For additional information on our Pb−Free strategy and soldering details, please
download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and Mounting Techniques
Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.
© Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2007
March, 2007 − Rev. 3
1
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package
dimensions section on page 6 of this data sheet.
Publication Order Number:
BC556B/D
