BC857AAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About BC857A
BC857A is a Transistor BJT PNP component manufactured by Nexperia. 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 | BC857ASource | 742792021 | GRM31CD80J107ME39L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nexperia | Würth Elektronik | Murata Electronics |
| Package Type | Other | Capacitor Chip Non-polarised | Capacitor Chip Non-polarised |
| Pin Count | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Temperature Range | -65.0°C ~ 150.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 105.0°C |
| Price | $0.0169 | $0.1120 | $0.1318 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | NOT RECOMMENDED |
| Electrical Parameters | |||
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant | — | Compliant |
| Date Of Intro | 1985-10-16 | — | — |
| YTEOL | 7 | 15 | 3 |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.1 A | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 45 V | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 125 | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-236AB | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G3 | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | — | SMT |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | PNP | — | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | — | YES |
| Terminal Finish | TIN | Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier | Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | — | — |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | — | — |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 100 MHz | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | 0.65 V | — | — |
| Case Code | — | 0805 | — |
| Construction | — | Multi-Layer | — |
| DC Resistance-Max | — | 0.008 Ω | — |
| Filter Type | — | FERRITE CHIP | — |
| Frequency-Max | — | 1000 MHz | — |
| Frequency-Min | — | 100 MHz | — |
| Height | — | 0.9 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Mounting Type | — | SURFACE MOUNT | — |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 | — |
| Output Impedance | — | 22 OHM Ω | — |
| Packing Method | — | TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH | TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
| Rated Current | — | 6 A | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | — | Yes |
| Capacitance | — | — | 100 µF |
| Capacitor Type | — | — | CERAMIC CAPACITOR |
| Dielectric Material | — | — | CERAMIC |
| Mounting Feature | — | — | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Multilayer | — | — | Yes |
| Negative Tolerance | — | — | 20% |
| Positive Tolerance | — | — | 20% |
| Rated (DC) Voltage (URdc) | — | — | 6.3 V |
| Size Code | — | — | 1206 |
| Temperature Characteristics Code | — | — | X6T |
| Temperature Coefficient | — | — | 22/-33% 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 BC857A?
Known equivalents for BC857A include 742792021, GRM31CD80J107ME39L. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of BC857A?
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 BC857A alternatives?
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