BC141 NPN General Purpose Transistor
Series BC
BC141 overview
The BC141 is an NPN General Purpose Transistor. Main ratings: Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb| 100 V; Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce| 60 V; Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb| 7 V; Maximum Collector Current |Ic max| 1 A. The absolute maximum ratings table on this page lists the 4 limits from the manufacturer's datasheet that must not be exceeded. Possible alternatives include BC160, BC161; always compare the datasheets before substituting. This page brings together the BC141 pinout, key specifications and maximum ratings, with the full datasheet PDF to preview below or download.
Key specifications
Maximum Collector-Base Voltage |Vcb|
100 V
Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage |Vce|
60 V
Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage |Veb|
7 V
Maximum Collector Current |Ic max|
1 A
Transition Frequency (ft)
50 MHz
Datasheet
bc141.pdf
BC141 features
- High current (max. 1 A)
- Low voltage (max. 60 V)
BC141 pinout
| Pin | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
Absolute maximum ratings
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| o Total Power Dissipation | Ptot | 0.65 | W |
| at Tcase ≤ 45 oC | 3.7 | W | |
| o Storage Temperature | Tstg | -55 to 175 | °C |
| o Junction Temperature | Tj | 175 | °C |
BC141 alternatives and equivalents
- BC160, BC161
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