BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 — PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
April 2014
BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560
PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Features
•
•
•
•
Switching and Amplifier
High-Voltage: BC556, V
CEO
= -65 V
Low-Noise: BC559, BC560
Complement to BC546, BC547, BC548, BC549, and BC550
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TO-92
1. Collector 2. Base 3. Emitter
Ordering Information
Part Number
BC556ABU
BC556ATA
BC556BTA
BC556BTF
BC556BTFR
BC557ATA
BC557BTA
BC557BTF
BC558BTA
BC559BTA
BC559CTA
BC560CTA
Marking
BC556A
BC556A
BC556B
BC556B
BC556B
BC557A
BC557B
BC557B
BC558B
BC559B
BC559C
BC560C
Package
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
TO-92 3L
Packing Method
Bulk
Ammo
Ammo
Tape and Reel
Tape and Reel
Ammo
Ammo
Tape and Reel
Ammo
Ammo
Ammo
Ammo
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 Rev. 1.1.0
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 — PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera-
ble above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addi-
tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. Values are at T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
V
CBO
Collector-Base Voltage
Parameter
BC556
BC557 / BC560
BC558 / BC559
BC556
Value
-80
-50
-30
-65
-45
-30
-5
-100
500
150
-65 to +150
Unit
V
V
CEO
V
EBO
I
C
P
C
T
J
T
STG
Collector-Emitter Voltage
Emitter-Base Voltage
Collector Current (DC)
Collector Power Dissipation
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature Range
BC557 / BC560
BC558 / BC559
V
V
mA
mW
°C
°C
Electrical Characteristics
Values are at T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
I
CBO
h
FE
V
CE
(sat)
V
BE
(sat)
V
BE
(on)
f
T
C
ob
Parameter
Collector Cut-Off Current
DC Current Gain
Collector-Emitter Saturation
Voltage
Collector-Base Saturation Voltage
Base-Emitter On Voltage
Current Gain Bandwidth Product
Output Capacitance
Conditions
V
CB
= -30 V, I
E
= 0
V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -2 mA
I
C
= -10 mA, I
B
= -0.5 mA
I
C
= -100 mA, I
B
= -5 mA
I
C
= -10 mA, I
B
= -0.5 mA
I
C
= -100 mA, I
B
= -5 mA
V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -2 mA
V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -10 mA
V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -10 mA,
f = 10 MHz
V
CB
= -10 V, I
E
= 0, f = 1 MHz
Min.
110
Typ.
Max.
-15
800
Unit
nA
-90
-250
-700
-900
-600
-660
-300
-650
mV
mV
-750
-800
mV
MHz
150
6
2
1
1.2
1.2
10
4
4.0
2.0
pF
NF
Noise
Figure
BC556 / BC557 / BC558 V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -200
μA,
f = 1 kHz, R
G
= 2 kΩ
BC559 / BC560
BC559
BC560
V
CE
= -5 V, I
C
= -200
μA,
R
G
= 2 kΩ, f = 30 to 15000 MHz
dB
h
FE
Classification
Classification
h
FE
A
110 ~ 220
B
200 ~ 450
C
420 ~ 800
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 Rev. 1.1.0
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 — PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Typical Performance Characteristics
-50
-45
1000
I
C
[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
I
B
= -400
μ
A
I
B
= -350
μ
A
V
CE
= -5V
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
-0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
h
FE
, DC CURRENT GAIN
I
B
= -300
μ
A
I
B
= -250
μ
A
I
B
= -200
μ
A
I
B
= -150
μ
A
I
B
= -100
μ
A
I
B
= -50
μ
A
100
10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
1
-0.1
-1
-10
-100
V
CE
[V], COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE
I
C
[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
Figure 1. Static Characteristic
Figure 2. DC Current Gain
V
BE
(sat), V
CE
(sat)[V], SATURATION VOLTAGE
-10
-100
I
C
[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
I
C
= -10 I
B
V
CE
= -5V
-1
V
BE
(sat)
-10
-0.1
-1
V
CE
(sat)
-0.01
-0.1
-0.1
-1
-10
-100
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
-1.2
I
C
[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
V
BE
[V], BASE-EMITTER VOLTAGE
Figure 3. Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage and
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
Figure 4. Base-Emitter On Voltage
f
T
[MHz], CURRENT GAIN-BANDWIDTH PRODUCT
1000
C
ob
(pF), CAPACITANCE
10
f=1MHz
I
E
= 0
V
CE
= -5V
100
1
-1
-10
-100
10
-1
-10
V
CB
[V], COLLECTOR-BASE VOLTAGE
I
C
[mA], COLLECTOR CURRENT
Figure 5. Collector Output Capacitance
Figure 6. Current Gain Bandwidth Product
© 2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 Rev. 1.1.0
www.fairchildsemi.com
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 — PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Physical Dimensions
TO-92 (Bulk)
D
Figure 7. 3-LEAD, TO92, JEDEC TO-92 COMPLIANT STRAIGHT LEAD CONFIGURATION (OLD TO92AM3)
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without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
obtain the most recent revision. Package specifications do not expand the terms of Fairchild’s worldwide terms and conditions, specifically the
warranty therein, which covers Fairchild products.
Always visit Fairchild Semiconductor’s online packaging area for the most recent package drawings:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/dwg/ZA/ZA03D.pdf.
For current tape and reel specifications, visit Fairchild Semiconductor’s online packaging area:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/packing_dwg/PKG-ZA03D_BK.pdf.
© 2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 Rev. 1.1.0
www.fairchildsemi.com
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BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 — PNP Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Physical Dimensions
(Continued)
TO-92 (Ammo, Tape and Reel)
Figure 8. 3-LEAD, TO92, MOLDED 0.200 IN LINE SPACING LEAD FORM (J61Z OPTION)
Package drawings are provided as a service to customers considering Fairchild components. Drawings may change in any manner
without notice. Please note the revision and/or date on the drawing and contact a Fairchild Semiconductor representative to verify or
obtain the most recent revision. Package specifications do not expand the terms of Fairchild’s worldwide terms and conditions, specifically the
warranty therein, which covers Fairchild products.
Always visit Fairchild Semiconductor’s online packaging area for the most recent package drawings:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/dwg/ZA/ZA03F.pdf.
For current tape and reel specifications, visit Fairchild Semiconductor’s online packaging area:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/packing_dwg/PKG-ZA03F_BK.pdf.
© 2002 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
BC556 / BC557 / BC558 / BC559 / BC560 Rev. 1.1.0
www.fairchildsemi.com
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