BC160 PNP Power Switching Transistor 40V 1A TO-39 Metal Package

BC160 PNP Power Switching Transistor 40V 1A TO-39 Metal Package

The BC160 is a medium-power PNP transistor designed for switching and low-frequency amplification applications.
With a collector-emitter voltage of 40V and a collector current of 1A, it provides reliable switching performance, good current handling, and stable operation.
The TO-39 metal package ensures efficient heat dissipation, mechanical durability, and long-term reliability, making it suitable for audio amplifiers, driver stages, and general-purpose power switching circuits.

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Features

• PNP Power Transistor – suitable for switching and amplification
• Voltage Rating: 40V (Collector-Emitter)
• Current Rating: 1A continuous collector current
• High Gain (hFE): Efficient signal amplification
• Low Saturation Voltage: Improves switching efficiency
• TO-39 Metal Package: Robust, thermally efficient, and reliable
• Stable and Rugged: Performs well under thermal and electrical stress
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally safe and lead-free

Applications

• Power switching circuits – medium-current load control
• Audio amplifier stages – driver and output applications
• Relay and solenoid drivers – efficient current handling
• Voltage and current regulation circuits – stable linear operation
• Industrial and instrumentation control circuits – reliable performance
• Signal processing applications – low-frequency amplification
• General-purpose medium-power circuits – hobby, educational, and professional electronics

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