BC550CAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About BC550C
BC550C is a Transistor BJT NPN component manufactured by PHILIPS. 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 | BC550CSource | SSM2142PZ | TLE2072IP | MCP1642B-ADJI/MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PHILIPS | Analog Devices | Texas Instruments | Microchip |
| Package Type | Other | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $0.0296 | $155.2239 | $1.1800 | $0.7490 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| Reach Compliance Code | Unknown | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 14 |
| Additional Feature | LOW NOISE | — | — | ADJ OUTPUT FROM 1.8V TO 5.5V |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.1 A | — | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 45 V | — | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 420 | — | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-92 | — | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | O-PBCY-T3 | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDIP-T8 | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e4 | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | ROUND | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 250 | — | — | 260 |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | — | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 0.625 W | — | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 | — | — | 40 |
| Transistor Application | AMPLIFIER | — | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 100 MHz | — | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | 0.6 V | — | — | — |
| ## BC550C Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | No | Yes | — |
| Manufacturer Package Code | — | N-8 | — | MSOP-8 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | — | ANALOG CIRCUIT | — | SWITCHING REGULATOR |
| Neg Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | -18 V | -5 V | — |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Package Equivalence Code | — | DIP8,.3 | DIP8,.3 | TSSOP8,.19 |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | 18 V | 5 V | — |
| Temperature Grade | — | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Pitch | — | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 0.65 mm |
| ## SSM2142PZ Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — |
| Amplifier Type | — | — | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER | — |
| Architecture | — | — | VOLTAGE-FEEDBACK | — |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | — | — | 0.01 µA | — |
| Bias Current-Max (IIB) @25C | — | — | 0.000175 µA | — |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | — | — | 79 dB | — |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Nom | — | — | 98 dB | — |
| Frequency Compensation | — | — | YES | — |
| Input Offset Current-Max (IIO) | — | — | 0.0001 µA | — |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | — | — | 6000 µV | — |
| Low-Bias | — | — | YES | — |
| Low-Offset | — | — | NO | — |
| Micropower | — | — | NO | — |
| Neg Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | -19 V | — |
| Packing Method | — | — | TUBE | — |
| Power | — | — | NO | — |
| Programmable Power | — | — | NO | — |
| Slew Rate-Min | — | — | 22 V/us | — |
| Slew Rate-Nom | — | — | 40 V/us | — |
| Subcategory | — | — | Operational Amplifier | — |
| Supply Current-Max | — | — | 3.9 mA | — |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | 19 V | — |
| Technology | — | — | BIFET | — |
| Unity Gain BW-Nom | — | — | 10000 | — |
| Voltage Gain-Min | — | — | 8912.5 | — |
| Wideband | — | — | NO | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | — | — | 13 Weeks |
| Control Mode | — | — | — | CURRENT-MODE |
| Control Technique | — | — | — | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION |
| Input Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 3 V |
| Input Voltage-Min | — | — | — | 1.5 V |
| Output Current-Max | — | — | — | 0.8 A |
| Output Voltage-Max | — | — | — | 5.5 V |
| Output Voltage-Min | — | — | — | 1.8 V |
| Screening Level | — | — | — | TS 16949 |
| Switcher Configuration | — | — | — | BOOST |
| Switching Frequency-Max | — | — | — | 1150 kHz |
| ## MCP1642B-ADJI/MS Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image |
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 BC550C?
Known equivalents for BC550C include SSM2142PZ, TLE2072IP, MCP1642B-ADJI/MS. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of BC550C?
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 BC550C alternatives?
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