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BCP56-10

80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection

Series
BCP56
Package
4-lead SOT223 / SC-73
Temperature
Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet
Specifications

Key details

Part NumberBCP56-10
ManufacturerNexperia
CategoryBipolar Transistor
Lifecycle StatusProduction
SeriesBCP56
Package / Case4-lead SOT223 / SC-73
Pin Count4
Operating TemperatureUp to +150°C junction; see datasheet
Last Verified2026-07-26
Overview

Part information

BCP56-10 Overview

BCP56-10 is a Nexperia 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection supplied in 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73. This page uses the exact orderable code because package, grade, temperature and option suffixes can change compatibility.

Key Technical Specifications

Transistor PolarityNPN
Collector-Emitter Voltage80 V
Collector Current1 A
DC Current Gain63 to 160 selection
QualificationAEC-Q101 qualified family

Package and Ordering Notes

The listed package is 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 with 4 pins, leads, lands or contacts. The featured image is a generic package illustration for form-factor identification and is not an actual date-code or lot photograph. The part or family is listed by Nexperia as Production at the verification date.

Sourcing Guidance

Confirm current factory status, exact orderable suffix, packing format and lead time for BCP56-10. Do not substitute a nearby family code without checking all electrical and package limits.

For an accurate quotation, include the full MPN, target quantity, acceptable date-code range, packaging format and destination. Icearth can help review traceability documents, label photos and electrical/package alignment before order placement.

Manufacturer Documentation

Technical values were checked against Nexperia documentation. Use the linked datasheet as the controlling source and re-check revisions before PCB release or firmware qualification.

BCP56-10 FAQ

What is BCP56-10?

BCP56-10 is a Nexperia 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection. It belongs to the BCP56 series.

What are the key specifications of BCP56-10?

Transistor Polarity is NPN, and Collector-Emitter Voltage is 80 V. Use the manufacturer datasheet for limits and test conditions.

What package does BCP56-10 use?

BCP56-10 uses 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 with 4 pins or leads. Verify the exact footprint and packing suffix before PCB or purchasing release.

Is BCP56-10 still in production?

BCP56-10 was listed in the manufacturer’s current Production or active product catalog when verified on 2026-07-26. Confirm factory status and lead time before ordering.

What should be checked before sourcing BCP56-10?

Confirm the complete MPN, electrical ratings, package, temperature grade and packing format. Closely related series members can have different voltage, gain or output ratings and are not automatically interchangeable.

How BCP56-10 differs from related orderable parts

BCP56-10 belongs to the BCP56 family. Compared with BCP56-16, the recorded differences include functional description: 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection versus 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -16 current-gain selection and DC Current Gain: 63 to 160 selection, a lower recorded value than 100 to 250 selection. A shared family name does not establish pin, firmware or qualification compatibility.

Part numberRecorded functionPackagePins / contactsTemperatureLifecycle
BCP56-1080 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection4-lead SOT223 / SC-734 pins, leads or contactsUp to +150°C junction; see datasheetProduction
BCP56-1680 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -16 current-gain selection4-lead SOT223 / SC-734 pins, leads or contactsUp to +150°C junction; see datasheetProduction
BCP5680 V 1 A NPN medium-power bipolar transistor4-lead SOT-223 (SC-73)4 pins, leads or contacts-65°C to +150°C junctionProduction
BCP6820 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications4-lead SOT223 / SC-734 pins, leads or contactsUp to +150°C junction; see datasheetProduction

For an RFQ or AVL review, quote the complete BCP56-10 code and verify the manufacturer ordering table, package drawing, packing method and revision. The related numbers above are comparison references, not declared drop-in replacements.

Exact order-code identity for BCP56-10

For BOM, label, AVL and RFQ matching, preserve these visible code segments: opening alphabetic sequence BCP; middle numeric sequence five six; and terminal numeric sequence one zero. The nearest published comparison codes are BCP56-16; BCP56; and BCP68. Compare every segment because a changed character can identify a different density, voltage, package, temperature, qualification or packing option.

Do not shorten the requested code to BCP56 or remove its terminal characters. Ask the supplier to reproduce the complete code on the quotation and provide label or traceability evidence when exact suffix matching is mandatory.

BCP56-10 specification interpretation

The following notes interpret the recorded values for this exact orderable code. They are intended to make model-to-model differences visible during engineering and procurement review; the manufacturer datasheet remains the controlling source.

  • Transistor Polarity: The recorded value is NPN. Confirm the value and its datasheet test conditions for the exact ordering suffix.
  • Collector-Emitter Voltage: The recorded value is 80 V, expressed in words as eighty V. Check rail compatibility, tolerance and sequencing under worst-case conditions.
  • Collector Current: The recorded value is 1 A, expressed in words as one A. Check steady-state, transient and thermal margin in the intended operating mode.
  • DC Current Gain: The recorded value is 63 to 160 selection, expressed in words as sixty three to one hundred sixty selection. Check steady-state, transient and thermal margin in the intended operating mode. The comparison record for BCP56-16 lists 100 to 250 selection; this page therefore preserves 63 to 160 selection as the value associated with BCP56-10.
  • Qualification: The recorded value is AEC-Q101 qualified family, expressed in words as AEC-Qone hundred one qualified family. Confirm the value and its datasheet test conditions for the exact ordering suffix.

Choosing between BCP56-10 and BCP56-16

The decision points below use the values recorded for these two exact orderable codes. Select BCP56-10 when its stated value is the BOM requirement; select BCP56-16 only when the alternate value has been independently approved.

  • functional description: the current page records 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection, while the comparison page records 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -16 current-gain selection. This difference can affect intended function and feature set.
  • DC Current Gain: BCP56-10 records 63 to 160 selection, while BCP56-16 records 100 to 250 selection. Check steady-state, transient and thermal margin in the intended operating mode.

If the assembly documentation names BCP56-10, require the quotation and supplied label to retain BCP56-10 in full. A request for BCP56-16 should be handled as a proposed substitution and reviewed for electrical, mechanical, firmware and qualification impact before approval.

Sourcing notes

Lifecycle and sourcing review

Production

Lifecycle information is shown for reference. Confirm current manufacturer documentation, availability and technical suitability before purchase.

Confirm current factory status, exact orderable suffix, packing format and lead time for BCP56-10. Do not substitute a nearby family code without checking all electrical and package limits.