BC161 Bipolar Transistor

Characteristics of BC161 Transistor

  • Type: PNP
  • Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: -60 V
  • Collector-Base Voltage, max: -60 V
  • Emitter-Base Voltage, max: -5 V
  • Collector Current − Continuous, max: -1 A
  • Collector Dissipation: 3.7 W
  • DC Current Gain (hfe): 40 to 250
  • Transition Frequency, min: 50 MHz
  • Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +175 °C
  • Package: TO-39

Pinout of BC161

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Complementary NPN transistor

The complementary NPN transistor to the BC161 is the BC141.

SMD Version of BC161 transistor

The BCP52 (SOT-223) is the SMD version of the BC161 transistor. These transistors are of the same type, have similar parameters and are designed for surface mounting.

Replacement and Equivalent for BC161 transistor

You can replace the BC161 with the 2N5323 or BC461.
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