BC846AAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About BC846A
BC846A is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Diodes Inc.. It comes in a SOT23 (3-Pin) 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 | BC846ASource | 1318164-1 | C0603C471K2RACTU | 06031C472KAT2A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Diodes Inc. | TE Connectivity | Kemet | AVX |
| Package Type | SOT23 (3-Pin) | Other | Other | Capacitor Chip Non-polarised |
| Pin Count | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Temperature Range | -65.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C |
| Price | $0.0100 | $1.6172 | $0.0440 | $0.0188 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | — | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| YTEOL | 0 | — | — | 7 |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.1 A | — | — | — |
| Collector-Base Capacitance-Max | 3 pF | — | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 65 V | — | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 110 | — | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G3 | — | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | — | — | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | — | RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | — | — | SMT |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | — | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 0.31 W | — | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | — | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | — | — | YES |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD | — | — | MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | — | — | — |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | — | — |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 300 MHz | — | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | 0.6 V | — | — | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | 24 Weeks, 2 Days | — | — |
| Connector Type | — | PCB CONNECTOR | — | — |
| Contact Finish Mating | — | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Contact Material | — | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| DIN Conformance | — | NO | — | — |
| EMI Shielded | — | NO | — | — |
| Empty Shell | — | YES | — | — |
| Filter Feature | — | NO | — | — |
| IEC Conformance | — | NO | — | — |
| MIL Conformance | — | NO | — | — |
| Mains Connector Rating | — | 7A | — | — |
| Mixed Contacts | — | NO | — | — |
| Mounting Style | — | RIGHT ANGLE | — | — |
| Mounting Type | — | BOARD | — | — |
| Number Of Connectors | — | ONE | — | — |
| Number of Ports | — | 1 | — | — |
| Option | — | GENERAL PURPOSE | — | — |
| Panel Mount | — | NO | — | — |
| Rated Current (Signal) | — | 7 A | — | — |
| Termination Type | — | SOLDER | — | — |
| Total Number of Contacts | — | 2 | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | — | — | Yes |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | — | — | Compliant |
| Capacitance | — | — | — | 0.0047 µF |
| Capacitor Type | — | — | — | CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
| Dielectric Material | — | — | — | CERAMIC |
| Height | — | — | — | 0.9 mm |
| Mounting Feature | — | — | — | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Multilayer | — | — | — | Yes |
| Negative Tolerance | — | — | — | 10% |
| Packing Method | — | — | — | TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
| Positive Tolerance | — | — | — | 10% |
| Rated (DC) Voltage (URdc) | — | — | — | 100 V |
| Size Code | — | — | — | 0603 |
| Temperature Characteristics Code | — | — | — | X7R |
| Temperature Coefficient | — | — | — | 15% ppm/°C |
| Terminal Shape | — | — | — | WRAPAROUND |
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 BC846A?
Known equivalents for BC846A include 1318164-1, C0603C471K2RACTU, 06031C472KAT2A. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of BC846A?
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 BC846A alternatives?
Compare the datasheet specifications including pinout, voltage ratings, timing parameters, and package dimensions. FindMyChip's engineering team can help with compatibility verification — submit an RFQ to get started.