PDTA123JU Nexperia Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (3-Pin)) In Stock

Nexperia PDTA123JU is a PNP digital transistor with built-in 2.2 kΩ base resistor and 47 kΩ bias resistor, rated at 100 mA and 50 V, housed in a compact 3-pin UMT/SOT323 package for space-constrained switching circuits.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
PDTA123JUSOT23 (3-Pin)
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Nexperia
Package
SOT23 (3-Pin)
Pin Count
3
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.0375(MOQ 1)
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of PDTA123JU?

  • Integrated 2.2 kΩ input resistor and 47 kΩ bias resistor (ratio 0.047) eliminate external discrete resistors, reducing BOM count by 2 components per stage
  • PNP configuration rated at 100 mA collector current and 50 V VCEO supports logic-level switch driving of LEDs, relays, and small loads directly from MCU output pins
  • Compact SOT323 (UMT) 3-pin SMD package minimizes PCB area to under 1 mm² per transistor in dense handheld and wearable designs

What is PDTA123JU used for?

The PDTA123JU is used in smartphones, wearables, and IoT sensor nodes to switch LEDs, buzzers, and low-current loads from 3.3 V or 5 V MCU GPIO pins without separate bias resistors. Its built-in 2.2 kΩ and 47 kΩ resistor network makes it a drop-in single-component solution for PNP switch stages in consumer electronics where board space and component count are tightly constrained.

What are the specifications of PDTA123JU?

Date Of Intro1997-09-16
YTEOL7
Additional FeatureBUILT IN BIAS RESISTANCE RATIO IS 21
Collector Current-Max (IC)0.1A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max50V
ConfigurationSINGLE WITH BUILT-IN RESISTOR
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE)100
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G3
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Elements1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Polarity/Channel TypePNP
Reference StandardIEC-60134
Surface MountYES
Terminal FinishTIN
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
Transistor ApplicationSWITCHING
Transistor Element MaterialSILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT)180MHz
PackageSOT23 (3-Pin)

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
Country of OriginMalaysia

Where can I find the PDTA123JU datasheet?

PDTA123JU Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Nexperia

What are equivalent replacements for PDTA123JU?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What built-in resistors does the PDTA123JU include, and how do they simplify circuit design?

The PDTA123JU integrates a 2.2 kΩ base input resistor and a 47 kΩ base-to-emitter bias resistor in a single SOT323 package, giving a bias ratio of 0.047. This eliminates two discrete SMD resistors per transistor stage, saving PCB area and reducing pick-and-place operations in high-volume consumer and IoT PCB assembly lines.

What is the maximum collector current and collector-emitter voltage of the PDTA123JU, and what loads can it switch?

The PDTA123JU is rated for 100 mA maximum collector current and 50 V collector-emitter voltage. These ratings allow it to directly switch indicator LEDs drawing up to 20 mA, small signal relays with coils up to 50 mA, and piezo buzzers from a 3.3 V or 5 V logic supply, all with a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 100 for reliable saturation switching.

When is the PDTA123JU a lower-component-count alternative to a discrete PNP transistor plus external resistors?

Any PNP switch stage using a standard transistor like BC857 requires at least 2 external resistors (a base series resistor and a pull-down to prevent false turn-on) that the PDTA123JU replaces with a single 3-pin UMT package. On a board with 50 such switch stages, substituting PDTA123JU saves 100 passive components and the associated 100 solder joints, improving assembly yield in portable devices with dense 0402-scale layouts.

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