The BC816-16H-QR from Nexperia is an automotive-qualified NPN general-purpose bipolar transistor based on the BC816-16H-Q device. It provides an 80V collector-emitter voltage rating and 500mA collector-current capability in a compact SOT23 surface-mount package.
The BC816H-Q family is intended for general-purpose switching and amplification, with Nexperia specifically listing 48V automotive board-net applications. Its higher 80V voltage capability provides additional margin for automotive and industrial circuits operating above conventional low-voltage transistor levels.
The -16 suffix identifies the current-gain selection. The 16 gain group provides an hFE range of 100 to 250 under the specified VCE=1V, IC=100mA test condition.
For saturated switching, the corresponding series characteristics specify a maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage of approximately 150mV at IC=100mA and IB=10mA, increasing to approximately 400mV at IC=500mA and IB=50mA. The transition frequency is specified at a minimum of approximately 80MHz, supporting both switching and general amplification applications.
A key advantage of the BC816H-Q family is its high-temperature capability. Nexperia specifies operation for applications up to 175°C and confirms AEC-Q101 qualification, making the device suitable for automotive electronic systems.
The transistor uses a 3-terminal SOT23 / TO-236AB SMD package. Nexperia specifies the SOT23 body at approximately 2.9mm × 1.3mm × 1.0mm with a 1.9mm terminal pitch.
The exact BC816-16H-QR ordering code has Nexperia 12NC 934666980215 and is supplied in 3000-piece tape-and-reel packaging. Its official chemical-content record specifies MSL 1, EU RoHS and REACH compliance, and lead-free/halogen-free status according to Nexperia’s definition.
Nexperia currently lists the underlying BC816-16H-Q as Production, confirming that the device remains part of its active automotive bipolar-transistor portfolio.
Key Specifications:
- Brand: Nexperia
- Part Number: BC816-16H-QR
- Base Type: BC816-16H-Q
- Product Type: General-Purpose Bipolar Transistor
- Transistor Polarity: NPN
- Configuration: Single
- Collector-Emitter Voltage VCEO: 80V
- Continuous Collector Current IC: 500mA
- Peak Collector Current ICM: Approx. 1A
- DC Current Gain hFE: 100 to 250
- VCE(sat): 150mV Max at 100mA / 10mA
- VCE(sat): 400mV Max at 500mA / 50mA
- Transition Frequency fT: 80MHz Min
- High-Temperature Capability: Up to 175°C
- Automotive Qualification: AEC-Q101
- Applications: Switching and Amplification
- Automotive Application: 48V Board Net
- Package: SOT23 / TO-236AB
- Pin Count: 3
- Package Body: Approx. 2.9 × 1.3 × 1.0mm
- Mounting Type: SMD / SMT
- Marking Code: QQ%
- Packaging: Tape & Reel
- Reel Quantity: 3000 pcs
- MSL: Level 1
- EU RoHS: Compliant
- REACH: Compliant
- Halogen-Free: Yes, per Nexperia definition
- Product Status: Production.







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