BC557 BC557B PNP Transistor

DESCRIPTION:

• The BC557 is general purpose silicon, PNP, bipolar junction transistor.

• The BC557 is a versatile PNP bipolar junction transistor widely used in electronic circuits.
• With its low noise and high current gain.
• it's ideal for applications requiring amplification, switching, or voltage regulation.
• If you are a complete beginner with BJTs you can check out this article on the Basics of BJT and How to use them, to get a complete understanding, now let's look more into the BC547 Transistor. 
• Bi-Polar PNP Transistor
• DC Current Gain (hFE) is 300 maximum
• Continuous Collector current (IC) is 100mA
• Emitter Base Voltage (VBE) is 6V
• Base Current(IB) is 5mA maximum