BC237 Transistor: Datasheet PDF, Pinout, BC547 vs. BC237

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The BC237 is a general-purpose  NPN  BJT transistor with a TO-92 package that can be used for switching as well as amplification. Because the transistor's maximum collector current is 100 mA, it can be utilized to drive and control a large number of loads in circuits with less than 100 mA. The maximum collector dissipation of 500mW and maximum DC current gain of up to 800, on the other hand, make it excellent for audio and other electronic signal amplification.

• Package Type: TO-92

• Transistor Type: NPN

• Max Collector Current(IC): 100mA

• Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 45V

• Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 50V

• Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 6V

• Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 500 miliWatt

• Max Transition Frequency (fT): 150 MHz

• Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 120 – 800

• Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 ℃

• Sensor Circuits

• Audio Preamplifier Circuits

• Signal Amplification Circuits

• Audio amplifier circuits

• Audio Amplifier Stages

• Switching Loads under 100mA

• Darlington Pairs

• RF Circuits

The equivalent for BC237:

• BC337

• BC547

• BC546

• BC549

• BC550

• S9014

• C945 

BC237 can be utilized in any general-purpose application that meets its specifications. When used as a switch, it can drive loads up to 100mA and can regulate and drive relays, LEDs, small DC motors, high power transistors, and other devices. It can, on the other hand, be employed as an amplifier or preamplifier in electronics to amplify audio and other types of signals. It also works well in  RF  circuits below 150MHz, such as FM receivers, FM and VHF oscillators, and so on.

ON Semiconductor BC237 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to ON Semiconductor BC237.

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