2N3906 Small Signal PNP Transistor

The 2N3906 is a commonly used PNP bipolar junction transistor intended for general purpose low-power amplifying or switching applications.

It is designed for low electric current and power and medium voltage, and can operate at moderately high speeds.

The 2N3906 transistor has a collector current of 200 mA, collector-base and collector-emitter voltages of 40 V, for power dissipation of 300 mW. Its transition frequency Ft is 250 MHz, with a beta of at least 100.

Features of 2N3906 PNP Transistor

• Package type TO-92

• V_CBO Collector-Base Voltage (I_E=0) -60 V

• V_CEO Collector-Emitter Voltage (I_B=0) -40 V

• V_EBO Emitter-Base Voltage (I_C=0) -6 V

• I_C Collector Current -200 mA

• P_tot Total Dissipation at TC=25oC 625 mW

• T_stg Storage Temperature -65 to 150 C

• T_j Max. Operating Junction Temperature 150 C

Applications of 2N3906 PNP Transistor

• Well Suitable for TV and home Appliance equipment.

• Small load switch transistor with high gain and low saturation voltage