The BC369 is a PNP General Purpose Amplifier from Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. Its maximum collector-emitter voltage is 20V, maximum collector-base voltage is 25V, maximum emitter-base voltage is 5.0V, and maximum collector current is 1.5A. Its operating temperature range is -55 to +150℃.
The document describes the Fairchild Semiconductor BC369, a PNP general-purpose amplifier and switch designed for medium power applications requiring collector currents up to 1.2 A. It is sourced from Process 77 and is available in a TO-92 package.
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 20 V |
|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | 25 V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | 5.0 V |
| Collector Current - Continuous | 1.5 A |
| Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +150 °C |
| Total Device Dissipation | 625 mW |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case | 83.3 °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | 200 °C/W |
The device is designed for applications requiring collector currents to 1.2 A, with a continuous rating of 1.5 A.
The minimum DC current gain under these conditions is 45.