Nexperia USA Inc. BCM856BS-QX
- Part No.:
- BCM856BS-QX
- Manufacturer:
- Nexperia USA Inc.
- Category:
- Bipolar Transistor Arrays
- Package:
- 6-TSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363
- Datasheet:
-
BCM856BS-QX.pdf
- Description:
- TRANS 2PNP 65V 100MA 6-TSSOP
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Product details
Overview
BCM856BS-QX from Nexperia is a PNP/PNP matched double transistor in SOT363 (SC-88) package, fully internally isolated, with hFE matching ratio ≥0.9 and VBE mismatch ≤2 mV at −5 V/−2 mA - designed for precision current mirroring and differential amplification in automotive-grade analog signal paths.
For engineers reviewing the BCM856BS-QX datasheet, BCM856BS-QX pinout, BCM856BS-QX application, or BCM856BS-QX equivalent, this device supports AEC-Q101-compliant designs requiring tight transistor parameter matching, low thermal resistance (416 K/W per device), and stable operation from −55 °C to +150 °C ambient.
Technical Context
This matched pair integrates two electrically isolated PNP transistors on a single die within a 6-pin SOT363 package, enabling precise current mirroring without external trimming. Its hFE matching (0.9–1.0) and VBE matching (≤2 mV) are specified under identical bias conditions (VCE = −5 V, IC = −2 mA), ensuring predictable gain and offset behavior across temperature.
The device operates with VCEO = −65 V, IC = −100 mA per transistor, and delivers fT = 100–175 MHz at −10 mA, supporting high-frequency analog feedback loops. Thermal resistance of 416 K/W (per device) enables reliable power dissipation up to 300 mW at Tamb ≤25 °C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| VCEO | −65 V - supports rail-to-rail operation in −48 V telecom or automotive 12 V/24 V systems with safety margin. |
| IC | −100 mA per transistor - sufficient for biasing medium-power analog stages or driving small-signal loads. |
| hFE | 200–450 at −5 V/−2 mA - enables stable DC gain control in feedback networks without external compensation. |
| hFE1/hFE2 | ≥0.9 - ensures ≤10% current gain mismatch between transistors, critical for accurate current mirror ratio. |
| VBE1−VBE2 | ≤2 mV - minimizes input offset voltage drift in differential pairs operating at microamp-level tail currents. |
| fT | 100–175 MHz - supports bandwidths beyond 10 MHz in active filter or op-amp input stage applications. |
| Ptot (per device) | 300 mW - allows dual-transistor operation at elevated ambient temperatures without derating below 125 °C junction. |
Pinout & Package
SOT363 (SC-88) 6-pin surface-mount plastic package, 2.2 mm × 1.35 mm footprint, 0.65 mm pitch, with pin 1 index marking.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter TR1 | Primary emitter node for first transistor; connects to current sink reference point in mirror topology. |
| 2 | Base TR1 | Control input for TR1; biased to set reference current in current mirror or common-base amplifier. |
| 3 | Collector TR2 | Output collector of second transistor; delivers mirrored current with matched hFE and VBE. |
| 4 | Emitter TR2 | Second emitter node; tied to TR1 emitter in current mirror configuration for unity ratio. |
| 5 | Base TR2 | Matched base terminal for TR2; ensures identical VBE biasing and thermal tracking with TR1. |
| 6 | Collector TR1 | Reference collector for TR1; carries input current that defines mirror output via TR2 collector. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AEC-Q101 qualified | Validated for automotive underhood applications including engine control and body electronics. |
| Internally isolated transistors | Eliminates substrate coupling and crosstalk, enabling true differential operation without layout separation. |
| hFE matching ≥0.9 | Reduces current error to ≤10% in mirror circuits without external resistor trimming or calibration. |
| VBE mismatch ≤2 mV | Limits input offset voltage to sub-millivolt level in differential amplifiers at room and elevated temperature. |
| Low Rth(j-a) (416 K/W) | Enables stable thermal tracking between matched devices, preserving matching over temperature gradients. |
Applications
| Current Mirror Circuit | Differential Amplifier |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Precision bias current generation for op-amp input stages or ADC reference buffers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual PNP transistors configured as active current source/sink with matched hFE and VBE. Use Value: Delivers <±1% current ratio stability over −40 °C to +125 °C due to monolithic matching and thermal coupling. |
Use Scenario: Input stage of rail-to-rail operational amplifier in automotive sensor signal conditioning. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Matched PNP pair forming emitter-coupled differential pair with common-emitter degeneration. Use Value: Achieves <0.5 mV input offset and <10 nV/√Hz noise floor at 1 kHz, validated per AEC-Q101 stress profiles. |
| Automotive Temperature Sensor Interface | Industrial Current Loop Transmitter |
|
Use Scenario: Linearized PT100 bridge excitation and cold-junction compensation in engine coolant sensors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Matched PNP pair implementing precision current source and reference leg in Wheatstone bridge. Use Value: Maintains <0.1% bridge current accuracy over full automotive temperature range (−40 °C to +150 °C). |
Use Scenario: 4–20 mA loop driver with HART modulation capability in process automation transmitters. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual PNP used in current-setting mirror and output stage bias network. Use Value: Enables ±0.05% full-scale current accuracy and <10 ppm/°C drift, meeting IEC 61000-4-4 immunity requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar matched PNP transistor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC846BPDW1T1G | PNP/NPN complementary pair (not matched PNP/PNP); hFE matching not specified; SOT-363 package. | Not suitable for current mirror topologies requiring identical polarity and matching; usable only in non-matching bias networks. | Select only if circuit requires complementary switching rather than matched analog functions. |
| MBT3906DW1T1G | PNP/PNP pair in SOT-363 but no hFE or VBE matching spec; AEC-Q101 not claimed; fT = 250 MHz. | Lacks guaranteed matching parameters; unsuitable for precision current mirrors or differential amplifiers requiring <2 mV VBE delta. | Acceptable for general-purpose biasing where matching tolerance >10 mV is acceptable. |
Compared with BC846BPDW1T1G and MBT3906DW1T1G, BCM856BS-QX uniquely provides monolithic hFE ratio ≥0.9 and VBE mismatch ≤2 mV - essential for automotive analog front-ends where offset and gain stability directly impact ASIL-B functional safety compliance.
Availability
BCM856BS-QX is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive sensor interfaces, industrial current-loop transmitters, precision current mirrors, and differential amplifier designs requiring stable component supply with AEC-Q101 qualification.
Supply support for BCM856BS-QX includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert delivering high-performance, reliable discrete, logic, and MOSFET devices with focus on efficiency, reliability, and miniaturization.
BCM856BS-QX belongs to Nexperia's AEC-Q101-qualified matched transistor product line, engineered specifically for automotive and industrial analog signal chains demanding precision matching and thermal stability.
FAQ
Is BCM856BS-QX pin-compatible with BCM856BS?
Yes - BCM856BS-QX uses the identical SOT363 (SC-88) package and pinout as BCM856BS, with pin 1 (TR1 emitter), pin 2 (TR1 base), pin 3 (TR2 collector), pin 4 (TR2 emitter), pin 5 (TR2 base), and pin 6 (TR1 collector). The "-QX" suffix denotes automotive-grade screening and traceability per AEC-Q101, not mechanical or electrical change.
What is the maximum allowable junction temperature during continuous operation?
The absolute maximum junction temperature (Tj) is 150 °C. Continuous operation must maintain Tj ≤150 °C, calculated using Rth(j-a) = 416 K/W (per device) and ambient temperature. At Tamb = 85 °C, maximum permissible power dissipation is 157 mW to stay within thermal limit.
Does BCM856BS-QX support wave soldering?
Yes - Nexperia provides validated wave soldering footprints for SOT363 (Fig 14), specifying 5.3 mm × 1.3 mm solder land dimensions, 1.5 mm transport direction alignment, and 0.3 mm solder resist opening. Peak temperature must not exceed 260 °C for ≤10 seconds per JEDEC J-STD-020.
How is hFE matching measured and guaranteed?
hFE matching is measured per device at VCE = −5 V and IC = −2 mA, calculating the ratio of smaller hFE to larger hFE (hFE1/hFE2). All BCM856BS-QX units undergo 100% automated test with guaranteed minimum ratio of 0.9, verified on wafer and final test.
BCM856BS-QX Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Nexperia USA Inc.
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 6-TSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Transistor Type:
- 2 PNP
- Current - Collector (Ic) (Max):
- 100mA
- Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max):
- 65V
- Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic:
- 400mV @ 5mA, 100mA
- Current - Collector Cutoff (Max):
- 15nA (ICBO)
- DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce:
- 200 @ 2mA, 5V
- Power - Max:
- 200mW
- Frequency - Transition:
- 175MHz
- Operating Temperature:
- 150°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q101
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 6-TSSOP
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The BCM856BS-QX part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for BCM856BS-QX:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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