BCP56-16T

Product Overview

BCP56-16T is commonly associated with BCP56-16, an NPN medium power bipolar transistor designed for switching, amplification and driver applications. The device features an 80V collector-emitter voltage rating, 1A collector current capability and SOT-223 surface-mount package for improved thermal performance compared with smaller signal transistor packages. With medium-power handling, selected DC current gain group and low saturation voltage characteristics, it is suitable for linear regulators, MOSFET drivers, low-side switches, power management circuits, AF driver stages and industrial control boards.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers including STMicroelectronics, onsemi, Nexperia and Infineon

• Part Number: BCP56-16T

• Base Part Number: BCP56-16

• Related Ordering Code: BCP56-16T1G commonly appears in onsemi tape-and-reel listings

• Device Type: NPN bipolar junction transistor

• Product Category: Discrete semiconductor / bipolar transistor / medium power transistor

• Polarity: NPN

• Transistor Technology: Silicon epitaxial planar transistor

• Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEO: 80V

• Collector-Base Voltage VCBO: 100V commonly listed

• Emitter-Base Voltage VEBO: 5V commonly listed

• Collector Current IC: 1A

• Peak Collector Current: Higher pulse current capability may be supported depending on manufacturer datasheet and thermal limits

• DC Current Gain Group: -16 gain selection group

• DC Current Gain hFE: 100 to 250 range commonly associated with the -16 gain group, subject to test condition and manufacturer

• Power Dissipation: 1.5W to 1.6W class commonly listed for SOT-223 package, depending on manufacturer and PCB conditions

• Saturation Feature: Low collector-emitter saturation voltage for switching and driver circuits

• Package: SOT-223

• Pin Count: 4 leads / tabs in SOT-223 package

• Mounting Type: Surface mount / SMT

• Packaging Note: T suffix may indicate tape packaging depending on manufacturer; confirm exact supplier ordering code before purchase

• Operating Junction Temperature: Up to +150°C commonly listed for many BCP56-16 versions

• Typical Use: Linear voltage regulators, MOSFET drivers, low-side switches, amplifiers and power management circuits

• Key Features: 80V rating, 1A collector current, NPN polarity, -16 gain group, SOT-223 package and medium-power surface-mount design

• Datasheet PDF: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/bcp56-16.pdf

• onsemi Datasheet Reference: https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/bcp56t1-d.pdf

• Nexperia Product Reference: https://www.nexperia.com/product/BCP56-16

• DigiKey Product Reference: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/BCP56-16/1880153

• Ordering / Packaging Note: Buyers should verify the full manufacturer ordering code, T suffix meaning, SOT-223 package, gain group, top marking, date code, RoHS status, reel packaging and electrical requirements before production or repair use.

Applications

BCP56-16T can be used in electronic systems requiring a medium-power NPN transistor for switching or amplification. Typical applications include linear voltage regulators, MOSFET gate drivers, relay drivers, low-side switches, LED driver circuits, AF driver and output stages, power management circuits, battery-powered equipment, industrial control boards, automotive electronics, sensor interface circuits, communication equipment and repair projects. It is also suitable for BOM review where a BCP56-16 NPN transistor in SOT-223 package is required.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support BCP56-16T sourcing with stock availability checks, RFQ quotation, package confirmation, date code review and shipment arrangement. For project-based purchasing, buyers can provide quantity, target price, required manufacturer, package type, gain group, reel packaging, date code, RoHS requirement and application information for faster quotation support.

For quality control, Antrex Electronics can help arrange product photos, label review, visual inspection, pin inspection and third-party testing support when required. OEMs, EMS providers, industrial equipment manufacturers, automotive electronics suppliers, repair centers and electronic component buyers are welcome to send BOM lists or hard-to-find bipolar transistor requests for sourcing assistance.