BC108 General Purpose NPN Transistor – TO-18 Metal Can Package

The BC108 is a general-purpose NPN silicon bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for low-power amplification and switching applications. Encased in a durable TO-18 metal can package, it offers reliable performance, good gain characteristics, and excellent thermal stability. It is widely used in audio amplifiers, signal processing circuits, instrumentation equipment, communication systems, and educational electronics projects.

Key Features -

• General-purpose NPN transistor

• Silicon transistor technology

• Rugged TO-18 metal can package

• Suitable for amplification and switching applications

• Good DC current gain characteristics

• Reliable and stable electrical performance

• Excellent thermal stability and durability

Specifications -

• Product type - Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

• Part number - BC108

• Transistor polarity - NPN

• Technology - Silicon

• Package type - TO-18 Metal Can

• Mounting type - Through Hole

• Number of terminals - 3

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) - 20V

• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) - 30V

• Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) - 5V

• Maximum Collector Current (IC) - 100mA

• Power Dissipation - 300mW

• Transition Frequency (fT) - 150MHz

• Operating Temperature Range - -55°C to +150°C

Applications -

• Audio amplifier circuits

• Signal amplification stages

• Switching applications

• Communication equipment

• Instrumentation systems

• Educational and DIY electronics projects

• General-purpose analog and digital circuits