2N2222 NPN Transistor

2N2222 is one of the widely used transistor in commercial appliances, educational and hobby projects. The transistor contains some of the best feature in its little package.

Replacement and Equivalent:

2N2219, 2N1613, 2N2218, 2N2792, NTE123A, 2N3904 (Pin configuration of SOME transistors are different from 2N2222, check pin configuration before replacing in a circuit)

Applications:

• Audio Preamplifiers
• Audio Amplifier Stages
• Switching many loads at the same time (Thanks to its 600mA output in a small TO-92 package)
• Darlington Pairs
• RF Circuits
• Sensor Circuits

Specifications :

• Transistor Type : NPN
• Current – Collector (Ic) (Max) : 800 mA
• Voltage – Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) : 30 V
• Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic : 1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA
• DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce : 100 @ 150mA, 10V
• Power – Max : 500 mW
• Mounting Type : Through Hole
• Package / Case : TO-206AA, TO-18-3 Metal Can
• Supplier Device Package : TO-18