BC338-16 Datasheet & Equivalents
NPN
TO-92
General Purpose
LGE
VCEO
25V
Ic Max
800mA
Pd Max
625mW
hFE Gain
175
Quick Reference
The BC338-16 is a NPN bipolar junction transistor in a TO-92 package, manufactured by LGE. It supports a breakdown voltage of 25V and continuous collector current of 800mA. It is widely used in switching and amplification circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LGE | Original Manufacturer |
| Package | TO-92 | Physical mounting |
| Transistor Type | BJT | Bipolar Junction Transistor |
| Category | Single | Configuration |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 25V | Max breakdown voltage |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 800mA | Max current handling |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 625mW | Max thermal limit |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 175 | Base signal amplification ratio |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 210MHz | Max operating frequency |
| Saturation Voltage (VCEsat) | - | Voltage drop when fully ON |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | - | Max emitter-base breakdown |
| Collector Cutoff Current | - | Leakage current when OFF |
| Operating Temp | -55℃~+150℃ | Safe junction temperature range |
Equivalent Transistors & Alternatives
| Part | Type | Package | VCEO | IC | hFE | Pd | Manufacturer / Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8050 | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 800mA | 300 | 625mW | BLUE ROCKET 📄 PDF |
| 8050D(1.5A) | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 1.5A | 160 | 1W | ST(Semtech) 📄 PDF |
| SS8050(RANGE:160-300) | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 1.5A | 160 | 625mW | JSCJ 📄 PDF |
| SS8050-TA(RANGE:160-300) | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 1.5A | 160 | 1W | JSCJ 📄 PDF |
| SS8050 | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 1.5A | 200 | 1W | JSMSEMI 📄 PDF |
| ZTX649STZ | NPN | TO-92 | 25V | 2A | 100 | 1W | DIODES 📄 PDF |
| KSD471A-TA | NPN | TO-92 | 30V | 1A | 70 | 800mW | JSCJ 📄 PDF |
| PN2222ABU | NPN | TO-92 | 40V | 1A | 35 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| PN2222ATA | NPN | TO-92 | 40V | 1A | 35 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| PN2222ATF | NPN | TO-92 | 40V | 1A | 35 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| PN2222ATFR | NPN | TO-92 | 40V | 1A | 35 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| BC337-25BK | NPN | TO-92 | 45V | 800mA | 160 | 625mW | DIOTEC 📄 PDF |
| BC337 | NPN | TO-92 | 45V | 800mA | 100 | 625mW | BLUE ROCKET 📄 PDF |
| BC33725TA | NPN | TO-92 | 45V | 800mA | 100 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| ZTX450 | NPN | TO-92 | 45V | 1A | 100 | 1W | DIODES 📄 PDF |
| BC33725BU | NPN | TO-92 | 50V | 800mA | 100 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| BC33740TA | NPN | TO-92 | 50V | 800mA | 100 | 625mW | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| 2SD1616A(RANGE:200-400) | NPN | TO-92 | 60V | 1A | 200 | 750mW | JSCJ 📄 PDF |
| 2SD1616AG-G-T92-K | NPN | TO-92 | 60V | 1A | 200 | 750mW | UTC 📄 PDF |
| KSD1616A | NPN | TO-92 | 60V | 1A | 135 | 750mW | BLUE ROCKET 📄 PDF |