BC237BAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About BC237B
BC237B is a Transistor BJT NPN component manufactured by ON Semiconductor. It comes in a Other package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | BC237BSource | WP59EGW |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ON Semiconductor | Kingbright |
| Package Type | Other | Other |
| Pin Count | 3 | 3 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.0328 | $0.1346 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||
| Manufacturer Package Code | CASE 29-11 | — |
| Factory Lead Time | 4 Weeks | — |
| YTEOL | 0 | 6 |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.1 A | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 45 V | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 200 | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-92 | — |
| JESD-30 Code | O-PBCY-T3 | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | — |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — |
| Package Shape | ROUND | — |
| Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 235 | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 0.35 W | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM | — |
| Transistor Application | AMPLIFIER | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 200 MHz | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | Yes |
| Color | — | HIGH EFFICIENCY RED/GREEN |
| Forward Current-Max | — | 0.025 A |
| Forward Voltage-Max | — | 2.5 V |
| Lens Type | — | DIFFUSED WHITE |
| Luminous Intensity-Nom | — | 60.0 mcd |
| Mounting Feature | — | RADIAL MOUNT |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 |
| Optoelectronic Device Type | — | DUAL COLOR LED |
| Overall Height | — | 8.6 mm |
| Packing Method | — | BAG |
| Peak Wavelength | — | 627/565 nm |
| Reverse Voltage-Max | — | 5 V |
| Shape | — | ROUND |
| Size | — | 5 mm |
| T-code | — | T-1 3/4 |
| Terminal Pitch | — | 2.54 mm |
| Viewing Angle | — | 30 deg |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to BC237B?
Known equivalents for BC237B include WP59EGW. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of BC237B?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify BC237B alternatives?
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