BC557 is a PNP transistor hence the collector and emitter will be closed (Forward biased) when the base pin is held at ground and will be opened (Reverse biased) when a signal is provided to base pin. This is where a PNP transistor differs from a NPN transistor.
BC557 Transistor Pinout Configuration
Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
1 | Collector | Current flows in through collector |
2 | Base | Controls the biasing of transistor |
3 | Emitter | Current Drains out through emitter |
BC557 Transistor Features
Note: Complete Technical Details can be found at the BC557 datasheet given at the download menu of this page.