BC179 General Purpose PNP Transistor – TO-92 Package

The BC179 is a low-noise general-purpose PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for signal amplification and switching applications. It offers reliable performance, good gain characteristics, and stable operation, making it suitable for audio amplifiers, signal processing circuits, instrumentation equipment, communication systems, and a wide range of electronic projects.

Key Features -

• General-purpose PNP transistor

• Low-noise silicon transistor design

• Suitable for amplification and switching applications

• Good DC current gain characteristics

• Compact TO-92 through-hole package

• Reliable and stable electrical performance

• Ideal for low-level signal circuits

Specifications -

• Product type - Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

• Part number - BC179

• Transistor polarity - PNP

• Technology - Silicon

• Package type - TO-92

• Mounting type - Through Hole

• Number of pins - 3

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) - 20V

• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) - 25V

• Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) - 5V

• Maximum Collector Current (IC) - 100mA

• Power Dissipation - 500mW

• Transition Frequency (fT) - 150MHz

• Low Noise Performance - Suitable for audio and signal applications

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

Applications -

• Audio preamplifiers and amplifier stages

• Signal amplification circuits

• Sensor interface applications

• Instrumentation equipment

• Communication systems

• Switching applications

• Educational and DIY electronics projects