Overview
The BC516 is a darlington Transistor made by STMicroelectronics in a TO-92 package with 3 pins. 1.4V 1.5V 100nA 10V 125MHz 1V 30000 30V 500mA 500mW PNP TO-92 Darlington Transistors ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Transistor_BJT:BC516, 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 C14617).
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
11- Collector - Emitter Voltage VCEO
- 30V
- Current - Collector Cutoff
- 100nA
- Current - Collector(Ic)
- 500mA
- DC Current Gain
- 30000
- Emitter-Base Voltage VEBO
- 10V
- Pd - Power Dissipation
- 500mW
- Transition frequency(fT)
- 125MHz
- Type
- PNP
- Vbe On(VBE(on))
- 1.4V
- Vbe Saturation(VBE(sat))
- 1.5V
- Vce Saturation(VCE(sat))
- 1V
Order codes
1- BC516LCSC C14617
Pinout
3| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Passive |
| 2 | B | Input |
| 3 | E | Passive |
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the BC516?
Yes. The symbol is Transistor_BJT:BC516 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 BC516?
TO-92, with 3 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the BC516 datasheet?
STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the BC516?
JLCPCB lists it as part C14617, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the BC516?
Parts like it in the library: the BC516 by onsemi. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
