2 layers64 × 128.5 mm
MiniVCA 1.0
benjiaomodular/MiniVCA
A small footprint LM13700 VCA module for Eurorack modular synth
42 parts31MIT
Overview
The BC559 is a bipolar made by onsemi in a TO-92-3 package with 3 pins. 1 PNP 100mA 110 150MHz 15nA 30V 500mW 5V 650mV PNP Standalone TO-92-3 Bipolar (BJT) ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Transistor_BJT:BC559, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C3201869). 29 open-source boards in 21 repositories on GitHub use it.
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
11- Collector - Emitter Voltage VCEO
- 30V
- Configuration
- Standalone
- Current - Collector Cutoff
- 15nA
- Current - Collector(Ic)
- 100mA
- DC Current Gain
- 110
- Emitter-Base Voltage(Vebo)
- 5V
- Number
- 1 PNP
- Pd - Power Dissipation
- 500mW
- Transition frequency(fT)
- 150MHz
- Vce Saturation(VCE(sat))
- 650mV
- type
- PNP
Order codes
1- BC559LCSC C3201869
Pinout
3| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Passive |
| 2 | B | Input |
| 3 | E | Passive |
Open-source boards using it
All 29- 2 layers207 × 128.5 mm
MS20-VCF
BleepSound/ms20-vcf-double
MS20-VCF clone based on BartonSynth version.
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Zapnspark v2
abhayap/SpHEAR
The SpHEAR (Spherical Harmonics Ear) Project is a collection of 3D models and associated code for building, testing and calibrating full surround Ambisonics microphones.
18 parts - 2 layers88.9 × 44.5 mm
Penfold VCO
ali5ter/Penfold_VCO
🎛️ R.A. Penfold's VCO design adapted as a Eurorack powered module
33 partsMIT - 2 layers97.8 × 59.7 mm
Mini serial console
pozsarzs/mini_serial_console-hw
Mini serial console with 20x4 LCD, six buttons and three different serial ports
50 parts - 2 layers82.6 × 57.2 mm
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the BC559?
Yes. The symbol is Transistor_BJT:BC559 and the footprint Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the BC559?
TO-92-3, with 3 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the BC559 datasheet?
onsemi publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the BC559?
JLCPCB lists it as part C3201869, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the BC559?
Parts like it in the library: the 2N3904 by JSMSEMI, the 2N3904BU by onsemi, the PN2222ABU by onsemi and the BC547B by LGE. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
Which open-source boards use the BC559?
29 boards in 21 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.
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