The BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. It is designed for applications requiring extremely high current gain up to 30,000. The maximum collector current is 1A and the maximum operating temperature is -55 to +150 degrees Celsius.
The BC516 is a PNP Darlington transistor designed for applications requiring very high current gain at currents up to 1 mA. It is supplied in a TO‑92 package and includes absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, and thermal data.
Key parameters include a collector‑emitter voltage of 30 V, collector‑base voltage of 40 V, emitter‑base voltage of 10 V, continuous collector current of 1 A, and a total power dissipation of 625 mW. The device operates over a junction temperature range of –55 °C to +150 °C.
| Collector‑Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 30 V |
|---|---|
| Collector‑Base Voltage (VCBO) | 40 V |
| Emitter‑Base Voltage (VEB0) | 10 V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | 1 A |
| Total Power Dissipation (PD) | 625 mW |
| Junction Temperature Range | -55 °C to +150 °C |
The BC516 can handle a continuous collector current of 1 A.
The collector‑emitter breakdown voltage is 30 V.
No, Fairchild does not authorize the BC516 for use in life‑support devices without written approval.