
1999 Apr 12
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NXP Semiconductors
Product data sheet
PNP general purpose transistors
BCW61 series
DATA SHEET STATUS
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DOCUMENT
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PRODUCT 
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DEFINITION
Objective data sheet
Development
This document contains data from the objective specification for product 
development. 
This document contains data from the preliminary specification. 
This document contains the product specification. 
Preliminary data sheet
Product data sheet
Qualification
Production
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Applications 
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warranty that such applications will be suitable for the 
specified use without further testing or modification.
Limiting values
 Stress above one or more limiting 
values (as defined in the Absolute Maximum Ratings 
System of IEC 60134) may cause permanent damage to 
the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and 
operation of the device at these or any other conditions 
above those given in the Characteristics sections of this 
document is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for 
extended periods may affect device reliability.
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Quick reference data
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