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Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.1A I(C), 160V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-205AD, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-39, 3 PIN

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BF257 by TT Electronics Resistors is a Small Signal Bipolar Transistor.
Small Signal Bipolar Transistors are under the broader part category of Transistors.

A transistor is a small semiconductor device used to amplify, control, or create electrical signals. When selecting a transistor, factors such as voltage, current rating, gain, and power dissipation must be considered, with common types. Read more about Transistors on our Transistors part category page.

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BF257 TT Electronics Resistors Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.1A I(C), 160V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-205AD, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-39, 3 PIN
Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete
Ihs Manufacturer TT ELECTRONICS PLC
Package Description HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-39, 3 PIN
Reach Compliance Code compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
Collector Current-Max (IC) 0.1 A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 160 V
Configuration SINGLE
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 25
JEDEC-95 Code TO-205AD
JESD-30 Code O-MBCY-W3
Number of Elements 1
Number of Terminals 3
Package Body Material METAL
Package Shape ROUND
Package Style CYLINDRICAL
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) NOT SPECIFIED
Polarity/Channel Type NPN
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Surface Mount NO
Terminal Form WIRE
Terminal Position BOTTOM
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) NOT SPECIFIED
Transistor Element Material SILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 90 MHz

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BD115 Micro Electronics Corporation Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.15A I(C), 180V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39, TO-39, 3 PIN BF257 vs BD115
BF338 Continental Device India Ltd Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.2A I(C), 225V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39 BF257 vs BF338
BD115 Central Semiconductor Corp Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.15A I(C), 180V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39, TO-39, 3 PIN BF257 vs BD115

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