Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference for PBSS5160K,115

Part Overview

The NXP USA Inc. PBSS5160K,115 is a surface mount PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) in the TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3 package, specified for 60 V collector-emitter voltage, 700 mA collector current, 425 mW power dissipation, 185 MHz transition frequency, and other defined electrical/mechanical characteristics. The product status is obsolete, necessitating the identification of equivalent and substitute parts that conform strictly to the electrical and mechanical parameters explicitly provided. Substitution is required to maintain compatibility and ensure supply continuity for designs dependent on this transistor type.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	PBSS5160K,115
Category	Transistors, Bipolar (BJT)
Transistor Type	PNP
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	700 mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	60 V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic	340mV @ 100mA, 1A
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)	100nA
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce	150 @ 500mA, 5V
Power - Max	425 mW
Frequency - Transition	185MHz
Operating Temperature	150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Package / Case	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected
Part Status	Obsolete

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitutes for PBSS5160K,115 are grouped strictly according to the following allowed parameters within the “Transistors, Bipolar (BJT)” category:

Transistor Type: PNP
Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce max): ≥ 60 V
Collector Current (Ic max): ≥ 600 mA (values down to 100 mA included per input)
Vce Saturation (max): Compared at closest available Ib and Ic points
DC Current Gain (hFE): Minimum specified or at closely matched Ic and Vce test points
Power Dissipation (max): Compared actual figures, but all are below or above 425 mW as listed
Frequency - Transition: ≥ 100 MHz
Surface mount package compatibility: TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3
Operating temperature up to 150°C (TJ)
RoHS and REACH compliance status

Only parts explicitly provided as substitutes and matching these parameters are included in the comparison group. No extrapolation or additional criteria are used.

Parameter Comparison

Manufacturer Part Number	Transistor Type	Ic (Max)	Vce (Max)	Vce Sat (Max) @ Ib, Ic	Current Collector Cutoff (Max)	DC Gain hFE (Min) @ Ic, Vce	Power (Max)	Frequency - Transition	Operating Temp	Mounting Type	Package / Case	RoHS	MSL	REACH Status	Part Status
PBSS5160K,115	PNP	700 mA	60 V	340mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	150 @ 500mA, 5V	425 mW	185MHz	150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Obsolete
DSS5160T-7	PNP	1 A	60 V	340mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	150 @ 500mA, 5V	725 mW	150MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
PBSS5160T,215	PNP	1 A	60 V	330mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	150 @ 500mA, 5V	400 mW	220MHz	150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
DPLS160-7	PNP	1 A	60 V	330mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	200 @ 1mA, 5V	300 mW	150MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
FMMT722TA	PNP	1.5 A	70 V	260mV @ 200mA, 1.5A	100nA	300 @ 100mA, 5V	625 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
SMBT2907AE6327HTSA1	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	330 mW	200MHz	150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Last Time Buy
CMPT2907A BK PBFREE	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	350 mW	200MHz	-65°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
MMBT2907A-7-F	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	300 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
MMBT2907ALT1G	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	300 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
MMBT2907ALT3G	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	300 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
MMBT2907AQ-7-F	PNP	600 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	50nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	310 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
DPLS160-7	PNP	1 A	60 V	330mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	200 @ 1mA, 5V	300 mW	150MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
FMMT591-TP	PNP	1 A	60 V	600mV @ 100mA, 1A	100nA	100 @ 500mA, 5V	500 mW	150MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3	ROHS3	1	Unaffected	Active
BSR16	PNP	800 mA	60 V	1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA	10nA	100 @ 150mA, 10V	350 mW	200MHz	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	Surface Mount	TO-236-3, SC-59, SOT-23-3				Active

*Only substitutes with matching key parameters are shown. Additional substitute parts with varying Ic, Vce, hFE, power, or package, as provided, are available per the input data.

Engineering Selection Recommendations

When selecting substitutes for PBSS5160K,115, reference only the stated product status and regulatory compliance. All substitute parts listed are active or last time buy and meet ROHS3 and REACH unaffected criteria where specified. Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited) is consistent across all active substitutes in SOT-23-3/TO-236-3 formats. Selection is limited exclusively to parts matching the specified parameters; no additional criteria outside those presented are considered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What key parameters must match for a valid substitute in this BJT category?
A: Transistor type (PNP), collector-emitter voltage (Vce), collector current (Ic), DC current gain (hFE), frequency-transition, Vce saturation, cutoff current, package/case, mounting type, regulatory compliance, and operating temperature must match as explicitly specified.

Q: Are surface mount package variants interchangeable in this context?
A: Only surface mount variants with TO-236-3, SC-59, or SOT-23-3 designations are comparable, as per the provided package and mounting specifications.

Q: How is part status considered in substitution?
A: Only active, last time buy, or equivalents to the obsolete PBSS5160K,115 are selected, strictly based on supplied data. Obsolete or EOL substitutes are not included unless specified.

Q: Why is compliance important in substitution?
A: All substitute parts are required to be ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, ensuring regulatory and environmental compatibility for direct replacement.

Q: What is the guideline for DC gain (hFE) in equivalency?
A: Minimum DC current gain (hFE) at the specified test conditions is considered for substitution. Only substitutes matching provided hFE parameters at comparable current and voltage are included.

Q: What is the impact of power dissipation differences across substitutes?
A: Substitutes are accepted if their maximum power dissipation is equal to or exceeds the main part parameter, provided the value is supplied in the input.

Q: Are automotive grade (AEC-Q101) options relevant for substitution?
A: Automotive grade substitutes are included if specified and have matching electrical and package characteristics.

Q: How do frequency-transition and Vce saturation affect selection?
A: Frequency-transition and Vce saturation must meet or closely match the provided values. Only parts with specified values at the nearest permissible test conditions are compared.

Q: Does the substitute list include all parts with matching parameters?
A: Only substitute part numbers explicitly provided in the input and meeting the stated substitution criteria are included.

Q: Do substitutes require further verification or performance testing?
A: Substitute selection in this engineering reference is based exclusively on explicit input parameters; no further recommendations or testing beyond parameter matching are discussed.

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