PNP switching transistor for general-purpose and driver circuits
The 330 mW power dissipation limit sets the thermal budget for this small-signal device. Typical applications include general-purpose switching, driver stages for relays and solenoids, and load switching in low-power DC rails.
The 45 V VCEO rating covers most 12 V and 24 V industrial and automotive auxiliary rails with margin for transients. The 500 mA continuous collector current suits driving small relays, indicator LEDs, or base drive for larger power transistors. Saturation voltage is specified at 700 mV maximum with 50 mA base current and 500 mA collector current, so confirm base drive headroom if switching near the current limit. For higher-speed switching, compare the fT against your required rise and fall times.
SOT-23-3 footprint and bulk packaging
The SOT-23-3 package is a standard small-signal footprint shared across the BC807 family.
