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600mA, 40V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN

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2N2222A by STMicroelectronics is a Small Signal Bipolar Transistor.
Small Signal Bipolar Transistors are under the broader part category of Transistors.

A transistor is a small semiconductor device used to amplify, control, or create electrical signals. When selecting a transistor, factors such as voltage, current rating, gain, and power dissipation must be considered, with common types. Read more about Transistors on our Transistors part category page.

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Bristol Electronics   44
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Bristol Electronics   20
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Bristol Electronics   16
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Quest Components TRANSISTOR,BJT,NPN,40V V(BR)CEO,800MA I(C),TO-18 11
  • 1 $4.5000
  • 3 $3.0000
  • 9 $2.2500
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ComSIT USA Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.6A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18 ECCN: EAR99 RoHS: Compliant Stock DE - 455
Stock ES - 5485
Stock US - 0
Stock MX - 0
Stock CN - 0
Stock HK - 0
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NexGen Digital   208
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Chip 1 Exchange INSTOCK 232
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Component Electronics, Inc IN STOCK SHIP TODAY 155
  • 1 $1.5400
  • 100 $1.1500
  • 1,000 $1.0000
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Greenchips   Date Code: 07+ 58
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Greenchips   Date Code: 9901 0
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2N2222A Part Data Attributes

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2N2222A STMicroelectronics 600mA, 40V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN
Pbfree Code Yes
Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete
Ihs Manufacturer STMICROELECTRONICS
Part Package Code BCY
Package Description TO-18, 3 PIN
Pin Count 3
Reach Compliance Code compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
HTS Code 8541.29.00.75
Samacsys Manufacturer STMicroelectronics
Additional Feature LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT
Collector Current-Max (IC) 0.6 A
Collector-Base Capacitance-Max 8 pF
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 40 V
Configuration SINGLE
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 40
JEDEC-95 Code TO-18
JESD-30 Code O-MBCY-W3
JESD-609 Code e3
Number of Elements 1
Number of Terminals 3
Operating Temperature-Max 175 °C
Package Body Material METAL
Package Shape ROUND
Package Style CYLINDRICAL
Polarity/Channel Type NPN
Power Dissipation Ambient-Max 1.8 W
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) 0.5 W
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Reference Standard CECC50002-101
Surface Mount NO
Terminal Finish MATTE TIN
Terminal Form WIRE
Terminal Position BOTTOM
Transistor Application SWITCHING
Transistor Element Material SILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 300 MHz
Turn-off Time-Max (toff) 285 ns
Turn-on Time-Max (ton) 35 ns
VCEsat-Max 1 V

Alternate Parts for 2N2222A

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2N2222A TT Electronics Resistors Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 50V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Motorola Semiconductor Products Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Semiconductor Technology Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), NPN, 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A General Transistor Corp Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), NPN, 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Swampscott Electronics Co Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A{AMMOPAK} NXP Semiconductors Check for Price Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18 2N2222A vs 2N2222A{AMMOPAK}
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2N2222A Micro Electronics Ltd Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Semitronics Corp Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Hi-Tron Semiconductor Corp Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A Loras Industries Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222ACSM-RHG4 TT Electronics Power and Hybrid / Semelab Limited Check for Price 600mA, 40V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, HERMETIC SEALED, CERAMIC, LCC1-3 2N2222A vs 2N2222ACSM-RHG4
2N2222A Electronic Transistors Corp Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222AJANTX TT Electronics Resistors Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222AJANTX
2N2222ACSM-RH TT Electronics Power and Hybrid / Semelab Limited Check for Price 600mA, 40V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, HERMETIC SEALED, CERAMIC, LCC1-3 2N2222A vs 2N2222ACSM-RH
2N2222A Advanced Semiconductor Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.8A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N2222A vs 2N2222A
2N2222A{TAPE-REEL} NXP Semiconductors Check for Price Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18 2N2222A vs 2N2222A{TAPE-REEL}

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2N2222A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The maximum operating temperature range for the 2N2222A is -55°C to 150°C.

  • Yes, the 2N2222A can be used as a switch, but it's not recommended for high-frequency switching applications due to its relatively low transition frequency (ft) of 300 MHz.

  • To ensure proper biasing for linear amplifier applications, set the base-emitter voltage (Vbe) to around 0.7V and the collector-emitter voltage (Vce) to around 1-2V. Also, ensure the collector current (Ic) is within the recommended range.

  • The maximum collector current (Ic) rating for the 2N2222A is 500mA.

  • Yes, the 2N2222A can be used in a Darlington pair configuration to increase the current gain and improve the overall performance of the amplifier or switch.

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