{"id":2038,"date":"2026-05-13T12:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/mmbt3906\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:20:19","slug":"mmbt3906","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/mmbt3906\/","title":{"rendered":"MMBT3906"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u0625\u0646 MMBT3906 \u0647\u0648 \u062a\u0631\u0627\u0646\u0632\u0633\u062a\u0648\u0631 \u062a\u0628\u062f\u064a\u0644 PNP \u0644\u0644\u0623\u063a\u0631\u0627\u0636 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0627\u0645\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0639\u0628\u0648\u0629 SOT-23 \u0630\u0627\u062a \u062a\u0631\u0643\u064a\u0628 \u0633\u0637\u062d\u064a. \u0648\u062a\u062a\u0636\u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0627\u0635\u0641\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633\u064a\u0629 \u0642\u062f\u0631\u0629 \u062a\u0630\u0628\u0630\u0628 \u0636\u0648\u0626\u064a \u0645\u062a\u063a\u064a\u0631 VCEO \u062a\u0628\u0644\u063a -40 \u0641\u0648\u0644\u062a\u060c \u0648\u062a\u064a\u0627\u0631 \u062c\u0627\u0645\u0639 \u0645\u0633\u062a\u0645\u0631 \u064a\u0628\u0644\u063a -200 \u0645\u0644\u0644\u064a \u0623\u0645\u0628\u064a\u0631\u060c \u0648\u0643\u0633\u0628 \u062a\u064a\u0627\u0631 \u0645\u0633\u062a\u0645\u0631 (hFE) \u064a\u062a\u0631\u0627\u0648\u062d \u0628\u064a\u0646 100-300 \u0639\u0646\u062f IC = -10 \u0645\u0644\u0644\u064a \u0623\u0645\u0628\u064a\u0631\u060c \u0648\u062a\u0631\u062f\u062f \u0627\u0646\u062a\u0642\u0627\u0644 (fT) \u064a\u0628\u0644\u063a 250 \u0645\u064a\u062c\u0627\u0647\u0631\u062a\u0632\u060c \u0648\u062a\u0628\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0637\u0627\u0642\u0629 \u0625\u062c\u0645\u0627\u0644\u064a \u064a\u0628\u0644\u063a 250 \u0645\u064a\u062c\u0627\u0648\u0627\u062a. \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0643\u0645\u064a\u0644\u064a NPN \u0647\u0648 MMBT3904. \u0645\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0631 \u0644\u062f\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0631\u0643\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0635\u0646\u0639\u0629 \u0628\u0645\u0627 \u0641\u064a \u0630\u0644\u0643 Nexperia \u0648Diodes Inc \u0648Onsemi. \u062a\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062a\u063a\u064a\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0624\u0647\u0644\u0629 \u0645\u0646 AEC-Q101 \u0644\u062a\u0637\u0628\u064a\u0642\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064a\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a. \u062a\u062a\u0631\u0627\u0648\u062d \u062f\u0631\u062c\u0629 \u062d\u0631\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0648\u0635\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0634\u063a\u064a\u0644 \u0645\u0646 -55 \u062f\u0631\u062c\u0629 \u0645\u0626\u0648\u064a\u0629 \u0625\u0644\u0649 +150 \u062f\u0631\u062c\u0629 \u0645\u0626\u0648\u064a\u0629.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MMBT3906 is a general-purpose PNP switching transistor in a SOT-23 surface-mount package. Key specifications include VCEO of -40 V, continuous collector current of -200 mA, DC current gain (hFE) of 100-300 at IC = -10 mA, transition frequency (fT) of 250 MHz, and total power dissipation of 250 mW. The complementary NPN type is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,13],"tags":[],"chip_brand":[140],"class_list":["post-2038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-digital-signal-processors-dsp","category-integrated-circuits-ics","chip_brand-nexperia"],"acf":{"brief_explanation":"PNP 40V 200mA, hFE 100-300, fT 250MHz, SOT-23, complementary to MMBT3904, general-purpose switching","date_code":"","package_case":"SOT-23 (TO-236) (2.9 x 1.3 x 1.0 mm, 1.9mm pitch)","in_stock":80000,"datasheet":"https:\/\/assets.nexperia.com\/documents\/data-sheet\/MMBT3906.pdf","price":"$0.02 (1K+ pcs)","product_introduction":"The MMBT3906 is the industry-standard PNP general-purpose switching transistor in a SOT-23 surface-mount package, and the complementary pair to the equally ubiquitous MMBT3904 (NPN). It is one of the most widely used discrete transistors in electronics, found in virtually every category of product from consumer electronics to industrial systems.\n\nThe device features a VCEO of -40 V and IC of -200 mA, covering the majority of low-power switching and signal amplification needs. The hFE ranges from 100 to 300 at IC = -10 mA (Class A grade), providing ample gain for small-signal applications. At higher currents (IC = -100 mA), hFE drops to a minimum of 30, which must be accounted for in saturated switching designs.\n\nThe transition frequency of 250 MHz makes the MMBT3906 suitable for RF and high-speed switching applications up to approximately 25 MHz (1\/10 of fT as a practical rule). Switching times are fast: 35 ns delay, 35 ns rise, 225 ns storage, and 75 ns fall at IC = -10 mA.\n\nThe SOT-23 package is the smallest common transistor footprint, measuring just 2.9 x 1.3 mm. The 250-mW power dissipation (at 25\u00b0C ambient on standard FR4) limits the device to small-signal and low-power switching. For higher power, the through-hole 2N3906 (TO-92) or SOT-223 variants are available.\n\nThe MMBT3906 is a multi-source component available from Nexperia, Diodes Inc, onsemi, Infineon, and many others. AEC-Q101 qualified variants (MMBT3906Q or MMBT3906-Q) are available from most manufacturers for automotive applications. The device is also available in tape-and-reel packaging (3,000 units per 7-inch reel) for automated assembly.","working_principle":"**PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor:** The MMBT3906 uses a planar epitaxial PNP structure. Current flows from emitter (P) to collector (P) when the base (N) is biased negative relative to the emitter. Base current modulates the collector current with a gain factor hFE. In the active region, IC = hFE \u00d7 IB; in saturation, VCE drops to VCE(sat) (typically -250 mV at IC = -10 mA, IB = -1 mA).\n\n**Switching Operation:** For saturated switching, the base is overdriven (IB > IC\/hFE) to minimize VCE(sat) and power dissipation. Turn-on delay and rise time are dominated by base charge storage buildup. Turn-off involves removing stored base charge (storage time, 225 ns) followed by collector current fall (fall time, 75 ns). A reverse base current (IB2) speeds up turn-off by actively removing stored charge.\n\n**Amplifier Operation:** In the linear region, the MMBT3906 provides voltage amplification when biased with a collector load resistor. The 250-MHz fT and low noise figure (4 dB at IC = -100 \u00b5A) make it suitable for audio and IF amplifier stages. The hFE variation (100-300) requires careful bias design, typically using emitter degeneration or feedback to stabilize the operating point.\n\n**Complementary Pair:** The MMBT3906 (PNP) and MMBT3904 (NPN) have matched characteristics (same VCEO, IC, fT), enabling push-pull amplifier output stages, H-bridge motor drivers, and complementary current mirrors with symmetric performance.","pin_description":"<table><thead><tr><th>Pin<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><th>B (Base)<\/td><th>I<\/td><th>Base; controls collector current; typical VBE(sat) = -0.85V at IC=-10mA; input impedance ~k\u03a9 range; must be current-limited with series resistor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><th>E (Emitter)<\/td><th>I\/O<\/td><th>Emitter; current source terminal; most positive terminal in PNP; connect to supply rail through load for common-emitter configuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><th>C (Collector)<\/td><th>I\/O<\/td><th>Collector; current sink terminal; VCE(sat) = -250mV typ at IC=-10mA; connect to load resistor; substrate is isolated from all terminals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","application_scenarios":"<table><thead><tr><th>Application<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Logic-Level Signal Inversion<\/td><th>Invert logic signal from MCU GPIO; PNP inverts active-low to active-high; base resistor sets switching speed and current; VCE(sat) < 0.4V provides clean logic level; complementary MMBT3904 creates non-inverting buffer pair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Load Switch (High-Side PNP)<\/td><th>Switch power to a load from positive supply rail; MCU drives base through resistor; -200mA max load current suits LEDs, relays, small motors; base resistor = (VCC - VBE - VGPIO) \/ IB where IB = IC \/ hFE(min)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Push-Pull Audio Output<\/td><th>Pair with MMBT3904 for Class AB push-pull amplifier; matched fT and VCEO ensure symmetric positive\/negative half-cycles; 200mA max per device limits output to ~100mW into 8\u03a9; bias diodes prevent crossover distortion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","alternative_models":"<table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Manufacturer<\/th><th>Compatibility<\/th><th>Key Difference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>MMBT3904<\/td><th>Nexperia<\/td><th>Complementary NPN<\/td><th>NPN complement; same VCEO (40V), IC (200mA), fT (250MHz); same SOT-23 pinout; use for push-pull pairs and complementary circuits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC857B<\/td><th>Nexperia<\/td><th>Pin-Compatible<\/td><th>PNP SOT-23; -45V\/-100mA; higher hFE (220-475 B-group); lower fT (100MHz); better for DC biasing; use when higher gain needed at low current<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMBT4403<\/td><th>onsemi<\/td><th>Pin-Compatible Upgrade<\/td><th>PNP SOT-23; -40V\/-600mA; higher current; hFE=100-300 at 150mA; use when 200mA MMBT3906 is insufficient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2N3906<\/td><th>Multiple<\/td><th>Functional Equivalent, TH<\/td><th>Through-hole TO-92 version; same electrical specs; 625mW dissipation (vs 250mW); use for prototyping and hand-assembly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2038"},{"taxonomy":"chip_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chip_brand?post=2038"}],"curies":[{"name":"\u062f\u0628\u0644\u064a\u0648 \u0628\u064a","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}