BC213L – FSC

Overview

The onsemi BC213L is a general-purpose PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) designed for amplification and switching applications. Its key operational characteristic is its moderate current handling capability (up to 500 mA DC collector current) and a respectable gain-bandwidth product of 200 MHz, making it suitable for audio frequency and low-RF circuits. A critical design consideration when utilizing the BC213L is managing its thermal dissipation; with a power rating of 625 mW, careful PCB layout and heatsinking are essential to prevent junction over-temperature, especially in higher ambient environments or continuous high-current operation, which could otherwise lead to premature device failure or performance degradation.

Key Features

• PNP Silicon Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
• Maximum DC Collector Current (Ic): 500 mA
• Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo): 30 V
• Gain Bandwidth Product (fT): 200 MHz
• DC Current Gain (hFE): 80 – 400
• Through-Hole Mounting, TO-92-3 Package (5.2mm L x 4.19mm W x 5.33mm H)

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• Low-power audio amplification stages
• General-purpose switching circuits
• Signal coupling in intermediate-frequency (IF) stages
• Voltage regulation and level shifting circuits