BC557 is a bi-polar general purpose PNP transistor that is commonly used in switching and amplifying applications. The connection between the collector and emitter pin remains closed till a base voltage is applied to it. When a base voltage is applied the connection is opened thus opening the load.
BC557 Transistor Features:
- Continuous Collector Current: 100mA
- Collector Emitter Voltage: 50V
- Base Trigger Voltage: 6V
- Base Current: 5mA
- Current Gain: 300 (max)
- Type: PNP
- Package: TO-92
- Dimensions = Body Length: ~4.7 mm (0.185 in) Body Width: ~4.0 mm (0.157 in) Body Height/Thickness: ~3.7 mm (0.146 in)
BC557 Transistor Applications:
- Driver Modules like Relay Driver, LED driver etc..
- Amplifier modules like Audio amplifiers, signal Amplifier etc..
- Darlington pair