BC327 is a PNP transistor and it comes in TO-92 plastic packaging. In this article I’m sharing the BC327 Transistor pinout, Specifications and Equivalent number of transistor for replacement.
Specifications
- Type: PNP
- Maximum Collector Current (IC): 800 mA
- Package: TO-92 plastic package
- Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 45 V
- DC Current Gain (hFE): Typically 100 – 600 (depending on sub-class)
- Power Dissipation: 625 mW
- Transition Frequency (fT): ~100 MHz (typical)
- Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE): < 1.2 V (on)
- Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCEsat): < 0.70 V at 500 mA, 50 mA base current
BC327 Transistor Pinout
Pinout Configuration
| Pin Number | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
Equivalent Transistors
- 2N2907
- BC556, BC557 and BC558 (lower current)
- S8550 (for higher gain needs)
Complementary Pair
- The complementary pair of transistor BC327 transistor is BC337 NPN Transistor.
Applications
- Audio amplifier driver and output stages
- Switching loads
- Signal processing in analog circuits
