Fairchild Semiconductor · Electronic Components
BC546
TRANS NPN HV 65V 100MA TO-92
Part NumberBC546
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-387-3898 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Current Rating100.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width0.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.165 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Height0.175 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is BC546 available?
We can source BC546 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is BC546 by Fairchild Semiconductor obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BC546 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like BC546?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for BC546?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.