Transistor - BC183A, ITT, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC183A transistors manufactured by ITT. The BC183A is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. It is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. A version of the BC183A, the BC183KA can be found in some vintage Fuzz Face pedals.
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SKU:
P-QBC183A-ITT
Item ID:
047111
Brand:
ITT
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Collector Base Voltage | 45 V | ||
Collector Current Continuous | 100 mA | ||
Collector Emitter Voltage | 30 V | ||
DC Current Gain (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) | 120-800 | ||
DC Current Gain (IC=10mA, VCE=5V) | >40 | ||
DC Current Gain (IC=100mA, VCE=5V) | >80 | ||
Element | Si | ||
Emitter Base Voltage | 6 V | ||
Max. Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range | - 55 to +150 ºC | ||
Noise Figure | 10 dB | ||
Polarity | NPN | ||
Power Dissipation at Ta=25ºC | 350 mW | ||
Power Dissipation at Tc=25ºC | 1.0 W | ||
Small Signal Current Gain | 125-260 |
Packaging Dimensions | 0.714 in. × 0.179 in. × 0.134 in. | ||
Weight (Packaging) | 0.002 lbs. |
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