BC238 General Purpose Amplifier NPN Transistor – TO-92 Package

The BC238 is a general-purpose NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for low-power amplification and switching applications. With its reliable electrical characteristics, good current gain, and compact TO-92 package, it is widely used in audio amplifiers, signal processing circuits, control systems, sensor interfaces, and general electronic projects.

Key Features -

• General-purpose NPN transistor

• Suitable for amplification and switching applications

• Silicon transistor technology

• Compact TO-92 through-hole package

• Good DC current gain characteristics

• Reliable and stable performance

• Easy PCB mounting and integration

Specifications -

• Product type - Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

• Part number - BC238

• Transistor polarity - NPN

• Technology - Silicon

• Package type - TO-92

• Mounting type - Through Hole

• Number of pins - 3

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) - 25V

• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) - 30V

• Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) - 5V

• Maximum Collector Current (IC) - 100mA

• Power Dissipation - 500mW

• Transition Frequency (fT) - 150MHz

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

Applications -

• Audio amplifier circuits

• Signal amplification stages

• Switching applications

• Sensor interface circuits

• Instrumentation equipment

• Consumer electronics

• Educational and DIY electronics projects