Name: BC179 PNP Transistor
SKU: 13379
Price: 15.00 ETB
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BC179 PNP Transistor

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The BC179 is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for low-power, high-gain, general-purpose audio applications.�It is a silicon planar epitaxial transistor housed in a TO-92 plastic case and is particularly suited for low-noise and driver audio stages.�
Package Type: TO-92
Transistor Type: PNP
Max Collector Current(I_C): -100mA
Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CEO): -20V
Max Emitter-Base Voltage (V_EBO): -5V
Max Collector Dissipation (P_C): 0.3W
Max Transition Frequency (f_T): 130 MHz
Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (h_FE): 180 to 800

The pin layout of BC179 is as follows. The nearest pin of the tag is the pin1 of the transistor which is Emitter, the middle pin or the pin that is near to the pin1 is the pin2 which is the Base and the last one is pin2 which is Collector.
Understanding the absolute maximum ratings of the transistor the maximum collector-emitter voltage (V_CEO) is -20V. The max emitter-base voltage is -5V and the collector dissipation is 300mW.
The transistor is designed to be used in audio amplifier stages but due to its good electrical characteristics, it can also be used for wide variety of other purposes such as due to its good DC current gain and low noise capabilities it can also be used as a preamplifier or any for any kind of low level signal amplification. Moreover, the transition frequency of 200MHz also makes it ideal to use in RF circuits (Some manufacturers also make it in 100MHz so it is suggested to check the datasheet of the manufacturer before purchasing).
NPN Complementary: NPN Complementary of BC179 is BC109
Replacement and Equivalent: BD559, BD558, BD560, BC557, BC556, and BC560.