The 2N2222 is a legendary, general-purpose silicon NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) introduced in 1962. It is widely used for low-power switching and amplification applications in hobbyist and professional electronics, serving as a fundamental "jelly bean" component due to its reliability and low cost
- Key Specifications
- Transistor Type: NPN (Silicon Epitaxial Planar)
- Maximum Collector Current (\(I_{C}\)): 800 mA (often rated safely around 500 mA – 600 mA depending on the specific variant/package)
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (\(V_{CEO}\)): 30 V
- Collector-Base Voltage (\(V_{CBO}\)): 60 V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (\(V_{EBO}\)): 5 V
- DC Current Gain (\(h_{FE}\)): Typically 100 to 300 at \(I_C = 150\text{ mA}\)
- Maximum Power Dissipation (\(P_{D}\)): 500 mW
- Transition Frequency (\(f_{T}\)): 250 MHz
Transistor 2N2222
- Product Code: 2N2222
- Availability: In Stock
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R 14.38
- Ex Tax: R 12.50
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