BC161-6 Bipolar Transistor

Characteristics of BC161-6 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 100
  • Transition Frequency, min: 50 MHz
  • Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +175 °C
  • Package: TO-39

Pinout of BC161-6

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Complementary NPN transistor

The complementary NPN transistor to the BC161-6 is the BC141-6.

SMD Version of BC161-6 transistor

The BCP52 (SOT-223) and BSR30 (SOT-89) is the SMD version of the BC161-6 transistor. These transistors are of the same type, have similar parameters and are designed for surface mounting.

Replacement and Equivalent for BC161-6 transistor

You can replace the BC161-6 with the 2N2102, 2N2102A, 2N4036, 2N4235, 2N4236, 2N4404, 2N4406, 2N5322, 2N5323, 2N5333, 2N5679, 2N5680, 2N6190, 2N6192, 2SA510, 2SA512, BC161 or BC461.
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