It is rated for 50 V collector-emitter breakdown and 100 mA maximum collector current, making it a fit for switching small relays, driving LEDs, or level-shifting in 12 V and 24 V industrial systems. The 200 MHz transition frequency means it can handle moderate-speed switching in DC-DC converters or signal paths without introducing phase lag.
Saturation voltage and gain — sizing the drive margin
With a minimum DC current gain of 120 at 5 mA collector and 5 V Vce, the part saturates reliably even with a modest base current. The 300 mV maximum Vce saturation at 500 µA base drive and 10 mA collector current keeps conduction losses low — useful when the load current is a few milliamps and the logic output can only source a few hundred microamps. The 100 nA collector cutoff current ensures negligible leakage in the off state at room temperature.
Active lifecycle — no last-time-buy concern
There is no imminent end-of-life or last-time-buy risk for new designs.