BC560 General Purpose PNP Transistor – TO-92 Package

The BC560 is a low-noise general-purpose PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for signal amplification and switching applications. Featuring excellent gain characteristics and low noise performance, it is widely used in audio equipment, instrumentation circuits, signal processing systems, and general-purpose electronic designs. The compact TO-92 package allows easy integration into through-hole PCB assemblies.

Key Features -

• General-purpose PNP transistor

• Low-noise silicon transistor design

• Suitable for amplification and switching applications

• High DC current gain (hFE)

• Compact TO-92 through-hole package

• Reliable and stable electrical performance

• Ideal for audio and signal processing circuits

Specifications -

• Product type - Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

• Part number - BC560

• Transistor polarity - PNP

• Technology - Silicon

• Package type - TO-92

• Mounting type - Through Hole

• Number of pins - 3

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) - 45V

• Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) - 50V

• 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 preamplifiers and amplifier stages

• Low-noise signal amplification circuits

• Sensor interface applications

• Instrumentation equipment

• Switching circuits

• Consumer electronics

• Educational and DIY electronics projects