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Power Bipolar Transistor, 0.6A I(C), 30V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-92, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin,
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2N3704 by SPC Multicomp is a Power Bipolar Transistor.
Power 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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Newark | Bipolar Transistor, Npn, 30V, To-92, Transistor Polarity:Npn, Collector Emitter Voltage Max:30V, Continuous Collector Current:800Ma, Power Dissipation:625Mw, Transistor Mounting:Through Hole, No. Of Pins:3Pins, Product Range:- Rohs Compliant: Yes |Multicomp Pro 2N3704 RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 1 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 0 Container: Bulk | 15473 |
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2N3704
SPC Multicomp
Power Bipolar Transistor, 0.6A I(C), 30V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-92, Plastic/Epoxy, 3 Pin,
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Rohs Code | Yes | |
Part Life Cycle Code | Active | |
Ihs Manufacturer | MULTICOMP PRO | |
Reach Compliance Code | compliant | |
Samacsys Manufacturer | Multicomp Pro | |
Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.6 A | |
Collector-Base Capacitance-Max | 12 pF | |
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 30 V | |
Configuration | SINGLE | |
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 100 | |
JEDEC-95 Code | TO-92 | |
JESD-30 Code | O-PBCY-W3 | |
Number of Elements | 1 | |
Number of Terminals | 3 | |
Operating Temperature-Max | 150 °C | |
Operating Temperature-Min | -55 °C | |
Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | |
Package Shape | ROUND | |
Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | |
Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | |
Power Dissipation Ambient-Max | 625 W | |
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 625 W | |
Surface Mount | NO | |
Terminal Form | WIRE | |
Terminal Position | BOTTOM | |
Transistor Element Material | SILICON | |
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 100 MHz | |
VCEsat-Max | 0.6 V |
The maximum operating temperature range for the 2N3704 is -55°C to 150°C, but it's recommended to operate within -40°C to 125°C for optimal performance and reliability.
While the 2N3704 can be used as a switch, it's not recommended for high-frequency applications (>100 kHz) due to its relatively high transition frequency (ft) of 300 MHz. For high-frequency switching, consider using a transistor with a higher ft, such as the 2N5551 or 2N5401.
To ensure the 2N3704 is fully turned on or off in a digital circuit, make sure to provide a base current (Ib) that is at least 1/10th of the collector current (Ic) and use a base resistor (Rb) that is sufficiently small to minimize the voltage drop across it. A general rule of thumb is to use Rb ≤ (Vcc - Vbe) / (10 * Ic), where Vcc is the supply voltage and Vbe is the base-emitter voltage.
The 2N3704 is not ideal for use in a linear amplifier circuit due to its relatively low current gain (hFE) of 100-300 and high collector-emitter saturation voltage (Vce(sat)) of 0.5-1.5V. For linear amplifier applications, consider using a transistor with a higher hFE and lower Vce(sat), such as the 2N3904 or 2N4401.
The 2N3704 has a maximum collector-emitter voltage (Vceo) of 40V, so it's not suitable for high-voltage applications (>40V). For high-voltage applications, consider using a transistor with a higher Vceo, such as the 2N5551 or 2N5401.