BC807-40HVL Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BC807-40HVL is an active-status PNP bipolar junction transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. in the TO-236AB surface mount package. This component is designed for general-purpose switching and amplification applications requiring a 45 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage and 500 mA maximum collector current. The part carries automotive-grade qualification (AEC-Q101) and is RoHS3 compliant.

Equivalent and substitute parts are identified when component availability is limited, supply chain disruptions occur, or design flexibility permits selection from multiple qualified sources. Substitution is valid only when electrical and mechanical parameters remain within the specified operating envelope.

Key Parameters

Parameter	BC807-40HVL Value	Unit
Transistor Type	PNP	—
Current - Collector (Ic) Max	500	mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	45	V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	—
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)	100	nA
DC Current Gain (hFE) Min @ Ic, Vce	250 @ 100 mA, 1 V	—
Power - Max	320	mW
Frequency - Transition	80	MHz
Operating Temperature (TJ)	175	°C
Package / Case	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	—
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	—
Grade	Automotive	—
Qualification	AEC-Q101	—
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	—

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the BC807-40HVL is determined by equivalence in the following critical parameters:

Parametric Equivalence Criteria:

Transistor type (PNP)
Maximum collector current (500 mA)
Collector-emitter breakdown voltage (45 V)
Vce saturation characteristics (700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA)
Collector cutoff current (100 nA ICBO)
DC current gain minimum (250 @ 100 mA, 1 V)
Maximum power dissipation (320 mW)
Transition frequency (80 MHz)
Surface mount package compatibility (TO-236-3, SOT-23-3)
Automotive grade and AEC-Q101 qualification
RoHS3 compliance

Similar Part Criteria (Relaxed Parameters): Parts classified as similar maintain the core electrical specifications (voltage, current, package) but may differ in:

Transition frequency (100 MHz vs. 80 MHz)
Maximum power dissipation (300 mW vs. 320 mW)
DC current gain minimum (100 or 160 @ 100 mA, 1 V vs. 250)
Operating temperature range
Collector cutoff current (200 nA vs. 100 nA)
Manufacturer source

Similar parts are suitable for applications where the relaxed parameters do not impact circuit performance.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	BC807-40HVL	BC807-40HR	BC807-40HZ	BC807-16 RFG	BC807-16LT1G	BC807-25 RFG	BC807-25-TP	BC807-40 RFG
Manufacturer	Nexperia USA Inc.	Nexperia USA Inc.	Nexperia USA Inc.	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation	onsemi	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation	Micro Commercial Co	Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation
Transistor Type	PNP	PNP	PNP	PNP	PNP	PNP	PNP	PNP
Ic (Max)	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA	500 mA
Vce Breakdown (Max)	45 V	45 V	45 V	45 V	45 V	45 V	45 V	45 V
Vce Saturation (Max)	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA	700 mV @ 50 mA, 500 mA
Icbo (Max)	100 nA	100 nA	100 nA	200 nA	100 nA	200 nA	200 nA	200 nA
hFE (Min) @ 100 mA, 1 V	250	250	250	100	100	160	160	250
Power (Max)	320 mW	320 mW	320 mW	300 mW	300 mW	300 mW	300 mW	300 mW
Frequency - Transition	80 MHz	80 MHz	80 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz
Operating Temperature (TJ)	175°C	-55°C ~ 175°C	175°C	-55°C ~ 150°C	-55°C ~ 150°C	-55°C ~ 150°C	-55°C ~ 150°C	-55°C ~ 150°C
Package	TO-236AB	TO-236AB	TO-236AB	SOT-23	SOT-23-3 (TO-236)	SOT-23	SOT-23	SOT-23
Grade	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	—	—	—	—	—
Qualification	AEC-Q101	AEC-Q101	AEC-Q101	—	—	—	—	—
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Parametric Equivalents (Direct Substitution):

BC807-40HR and BC807-40HZ are parametric equivalents of the BC807-40HVL. Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications across all critical parameters: 500 mA collector current, 45 V breakdown voltage, 700 mV saturation voltage, 250 hFE minimum, 80 MHz transition frequency, and 320 mW power dissipation. All three parts are manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc., carry automotive-grade qualification (AEC-Q101), and are RoHS3 compliant. BC807-40HR provides an extended operating temperature range (-55°C to 175°C) compared to the BC807-40HVL (175°C maximum). BC807-40HZ maintains the same temperature specification as the main part. These parts are suitable for direct substitution in automotive and industrial applications where AEC-Q101 qualification is required.

Similar Parts (Conditional Substitution):

BC807-16LT1G (onsemi) and BC807-40 RFG (Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation) are similar parts that maintain the core electrical specifications but differ in secondary parameters. Both parts support 500 mA collector current and 45 V breakdown voltage with identical saturation characteristics. However, these parts feature 100 MHz transition frequency (versus 80 MHz), 300 mW maximum power dissipation (versus 320 mW), and reduced DC current gain minimum (100 hFE for BC807-16LT1G; 250 hFE for BC807-40 RFG). BC807-16LT1G is packaged in SOT-23-3 (TO-236) and carries no automotive qualification. BC807-40 RFG is packaged in SOT-23 and also carries no automotive qualification. These parts are suitable for non-automotive applications where AEC-Q101 qualification is not required and the higher transition frequency does not introduce stability concerns.

BC807-16 RFG, BC807-25 RFG, and BC807-25-TP are similar parts with reduced DC current gain minimum (100 or 160 hFE) and 300 mW power dissipation. These parts are suitable for applications where lower current gain is acceptable and automotive qualification is not mandatory.

Compliance and Certification:

All listed parts are RoHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected. Parts manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. (BC807-40HVL, BC807-40HR, BC807-40HZ) carry automotive-grade qualification and AEC-Q101 certification. Parts from other manufacturers (onsemi, Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation, Micro Commercial Co) do not carry automotive qualification and are suitable only for non-automotive applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BC807-40HR be used as a direct replacement for BC807-40HVL?

A: Yes. BC807-40HR is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical specifications. Both parts support 500 mA collector current, 45 V breakdown voltage, 250 hFE minimum, 80 MHz transition frequency, and 320 mW power dissipation. BC807-40HR provides an extended operating temperature range (-55°C to 175°C) and is AEC-Q101 qualified. Direct substitution is valid for automotive and industrial applications.

Q: What is the difference between BC807-40HZ and BC807-40HVL?

A: BC807-40HZ is a parametric equivalent of BC807-40HVL. Both parts are manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. and maintain identical electrical specifications and operating temperature limits (175°C maximum). The parts differ only in packaging designation and inventory availability. BC807-40HZ carries 1,288 units in stock versus 10,617 units for BC807-40HVL.

Q: Can BC807-16LT1G replace BC807-40HVL in automotive applications?

A: No. BC807-16LT1G is manufactured by onsemi and does not carry automotive-grade qualification or AEC-Q101 certification. This part is suitable only for non-automotive applications. Additionally, BC807-16LT1G features reduced DC current gain minimum (100 hFE versus 250 hFE) and lower maximum power dissipation (300 mW versus 320 mW).

Q: Are all substitute parts compatible with the TO-236AB package footprint?

A: All listed parts are compatible with TO-236-3, SC-59, and SOT-23-3 package designations. BC807-40HVL, BC807-40HR, and BC807-40HZ are supplied in TO-236AB packaging. BC807-16LT1G is supplied in SOT-23-3 (TO-236) packaging. BC807-16 RFG, BC807-25 RFG, BC807-25-TP, and BC807-40 RFG are supplied in SOT-23 packaging. All variants share identical pin configurations and footprints suitable for surface mount assembly.

Q: What is the significance of the DC current gain (hFE) difference between parts?

A: DC current gain (hFE) determines the base current required to achieve a specified collector current. BC807-40HVL, BC807-40HR, BC807-40HZ, and BC807-40 RFG specify 250 hFE minimum at 100 mA collector current and 1 V Vce. BC807-16 RFG and BC807-16LT1G specify 100 hFE minimum. BC807-25 RFG and BC807-25-TP specify 160 hFE minimum. Lower hFE values require higher base current to achieve saturation. Selection depends on circuit design requirements and available base drive capability.

Q: Which substitute parts carry automotive qualification?

A: Only BC807-40HR and BC807-40HZ carry automotive-grade qualification and AEC-Q101 certification. These parts are suitable for automotive applications. BC807-16 RFG, BC807-16LT1G, BC807-25 RFG, BC807-25-TP, and BC807-40 RFG do not carry automotive qualification and are restricted to non-automotive applications.

Q: What is the impact of transition frequency differences on circuit performance?

A: BC807-40HVL, BC807-40HR, and BC807-40HZ specify 80 MHz transition frequency. BC807-16 RFG, BC807-16LT1G, BC807-25 RFG, BC807-25-TP, and BC807-40 RFG specify 100 MHz transition frequency. Higher transition frequency supports faster switching speeds and higher-frequency amplification. For applications operating below 80 MHz, both specifications are equivalent. For applications requiring operation above 80 MHz, parts with 100 MHz transition frequency provide additional margin.

Q: Are there differences in collector cutoff current (Icbo) between parts?

A: BC807-40HVL, BC807-40HR, BC807-40HZ, and BC807-16LT1G specify 100 nA maximum Icbo. BC807-16 RFG, BC807-25 RFG, BC807-25-TP, and BC807-40 RFG specify 200 nA maximum Icbo. Lower Icbo values indicate lower leakage current in the off state. For precision analog circuits and low-power applications, parts with 100 nA Icbo are preferred.

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