BC337 / BC338 — NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor

October 2014

BC337 / BC338
NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor

Features
• Switching and Amplifier Applications
• Suitable for AF-Driver Stages and Low-Power Output Stages
• Complement to BC327 / BC328
1 TO-92
1. Collector 2. Base 3. Emitter

Ordering Information
Part Number Top Mark Package Packing Method
BC33716BU BC33716 TO-92 3L Bulk
BC33716TA BC33716 TO-92 3L Ammo
BC33716TFR BC33716 TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC33725BU BC33725 TO-92 3L Bulk
BC33725TA BC33725 TO-92 3L Ammo
BC33725TAR BC33725 TO-92 3L Ammo
BC33725TF BC33725 TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC33725TFR BC33725 TO-92 3L Tape and Reel
BC33740BU BC33740 TO-92 3L Bulk
BC33740TA BC33740 TO-92 3L Ammo
BC33825TA BC33825 TO-92 3L Ammo

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera-
ble above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addi-
tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The
absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

BC337 50
VCES Collector-Emitter Voltage V
BC338 30
BC337 45
VCEO Collector-Emitter Voltage V
BC338 25
VEBO Emitter-Base Voltage 5 V
IC Collector Current (DC) 800 mA
TJ Junction Temperature 150 °C
TSTG Storage Temperature -55 to 150 °C

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BC337 / BC338 Rev. 1.1.0
 BC337 / BC338 — NPN Epitaxial Silicon Transistor
Thermal Characteristics(1)
Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Power Dissipation 625 mW
PD
Derate Above 25°C 5.0 mW/°C
RθJA Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient 200 °C/W

Note:
1. PCB size: FR-4, 76 mm x 114 mm x 1.57 mm (3.0 inch x 4.5 inch x 0.062 inch) with minimum land pattern size.

Electrical Characteristics
Values are at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Collector-Emitter BC337 45
BVCEO IC = 10 mA, IB = 0 V
Breakdown Voltage BC338 25
Collector-Emitter BC337 50
BVCES IC = 0.1 mA, VBE = 0 V
Breakdown Voltage BC338 30
BVEBO Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage IE = 0.1 mA, IC = 0 5 V
BC337 VCE = 45 V, IB = 0 2 100
ICES Collector Cut-Off Current nA
BC338 VCE = 25 V, IB = 0 2 100
hFE1 VCE = 1 V, IC = 100 mA 100 630
DC Current Gain
hFE2 VCE = 1 V, IC = 300 mA 60
VCE(sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage IC = 500 mA, IB = 50 mA 0.7 V
VBE(on) Base-Emitter On Voltage VCE = 1 V, IC = 300 mA 1.2 V
VCE = 5 V, IC = 10 mA,
fT Current Gain Bandwidth Product 100 MHz
f = 50 MHz

Cob Output Capacitance VCB = 10 V, IE = 0, 12 pF

f = 1 MHz

hFE Classification
Classification 16 25 40
hFE1 100 ~ 250 160 ~ 400 250 ~ 630
hFE2 60 ~ 100 ~ 170 ~

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BC337 / BC338 Rev. 1.1.0 2
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July-14-2008

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