BCP68
20 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications
Key details
| Part Number | BCP68 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nexperia |
| Category | Bipolar Transistor |
| Lifecycle Status | Production |
| Series | BCP68 |
| Package / Case | 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 |
| Pin Count | 4 |
| Operating Temperature | Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet |
| Last Verified | 2026-07-26 |
Part information
BCP68 Overview
BCP68 is a Nexperia 20 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications 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 Polarity | NPN |
|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 20 V |
| Collector Current | 2 A |
| DC Current Gain | See datasheet selection and test current |
| Qualification | AEC-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 BCP68. 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.
BCP68 FAQ
What is BCP68?
BCP68 is a Nexperia 20 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications. It belongs to the BCP68 series.
What are the key specifications of BCP68?
Transistor Polarity is NPN, and Collector-Emitter Voltage is 20 V. Use the manufacturer datasheet for limits and test conditions.
What package does BCP68 use?
BCP68 uses 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 with 4 pins or leads. Verify the exact footprint and packing suffix before PCB or purchasing release.
Is BCP68 still in production?
BCP68 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 BCP68?
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 BCP68 differs from related orderable parts
BCP68 belongs to the BCP68 family. Compared with BCP69, the recorded differences include functional description: 20 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications versus 20 V 1 A PNP medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications; Transistor Polarity: NPN rather than PNP; Collector-Emitter Voltage: 20 V, a higher recorded value than -20 V; and Collector Current: 2 A, a higher recorded value than -1 A. A shared family name does not establish pin, firmware or qualification compatibility.
| Part number | Recorded function | Package | Pins / contacts | Temperature | Lifecycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCP68 | 20 V 2 A NPN medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications | 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 | 4 pins, leads or contacts | Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet | Production |
| BCP69 | 20 V 1 A PNP medium-power transistor for switching and driver applications | 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 | 4 pins, leads or contacts | Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet | Production |
| BCP56-10 | 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -10 current-gain selection | 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 | 4 pins, leads or contacts | Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet | Production |
| BCP56-16 | 80 V 1 A NPN medium-power transistor with -16 current-gain selection | 4-lead SOT223 / SC-73 | 4 pins, leads or contacts | Up to +150°C junction; see datasheet | Production |
For an RFQ or AVL review, quote the complete BCP68 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.
Lifecycle and sourcing review
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 BCP68. Do not substitute a nearby family code without checking all electrical and package limits.