2N2222 Amplifier Transistor

2N2222 is NPN BJT normally used in low power amplifiers and also for switching application.

2n2222 is used as a small signal transistor and used as a general purpose transistor and is very popular. This is in TO-18 Metal Can package.

Features of 2N2222 Transistor

• NPN Silicon Planar Switching Transistors.

• Switching and Linear application DC and VHF Amplifier applications.

• Rating Symbol Value Unit

• Collector–Emitter Voltage VCEO : 40 Vdc

• Collector–Base Voltage VCBO : 75 Vdc

• Emitter–Base Voltage VEBO : 6.0 Vdc

• Collector Current — Continuous IC : 600 mAdc

• Total Device Dissipation(PD) @ TA = 25°C : 625 mW

• PD Derate above 25°C : 5.0 mW/°C

• Total Device Dissipation(PD)@ TC = 25°C : 1.5 Watts

• PD Derate above 25°C : 12 mW/°C

• Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range (TJ, Tstg) : –55 to +150 °C

• Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient RJA : 200 °C/W

• Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case RJC : 83.3 °C/W