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Bare Die Data Sheet: BC556A


BC556A is a gain graded General Purpose PNP transistor suited for Switch and Amplifier applications. NPN complement is BC546A.
These high reliability transistors are suited for assembly on thick & thin-film hybrid circuits with high mechanical quality & Gold back metallization. Selected over multiple gain ranges & supplied in multiple hirel grade options.
Features:
  • Hi-rel gold back metal
  • Directly replaces legacy Fairchild, Microsemi, Motorola & National Semiconductor transistors.
  • Suited for use in Industrial, Medical, Military & Aerospace industry.
  • Small footprint for high integration & close placement to signal source.
  • Committed long term support with no die mask changes.
Vendor:
Silicon Supplies
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Die Physical Data:
Footprint: 0.123mm² (189.876mil²)
X: 350µm (14mil)
Y: 350µm (14mil)
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In Stock: Available on request
Product Families: Used for this device are tabulated below.
Functional:
    N/A
Specification:
V(BR)CEO, VCES: -65V
IC(Max): -0.10A
hFE1(Min): 110
hFE1(Max): 220
hFE1 @ IC: -2.0mA
hFE2(Min):   n/a
hFE2 @ IC:   n/a
VCE(sat)1(Max): -0.300V
VCE(sat)1 IC/IB: .01/0.5A/mA
VCE(sat)2(Max): -0.65V
VCE(sat)2 IC/IB: .1/5A/mA
fT(Typ): 150MHz
Other Detail: Important information for this device is tabulated below.
Traffic light setting for Minimum Order Quantity indicates the following:
  • Green:Available from stock or at low factory MOQ.
  • Amber: Available on factory order with MOQ.
  • Red: High factory MOQ may apply, please ask for details.
Traffic light setting for High Reliability indicates the following:
  • Green: This bare die is specified and tested for use in high reliability applications.
  • Amber: This bare die can meet higher reliability specifications with additional testing & qualification, please ask for details.
  • Red: This bare die is not specified or specifically designed for use in high reliability applications.
Traffic light setting for Space Grade indicates the following:
  • Green: This bare die is qualified for space applications or has space level qualification data, please ask for details.
  • Amber: This bare die can be specified for space applications with additional testing and qualification, please ask for details.
  • Red: Suitability of this bare die for space applications is unknown and requires further qualification, please ask for details.