Description
The 2N2222 is a common NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) used for general purpose low-power amplifying or switching applications. It is designed for low to medium current, low power, medium voltage, and can operate at moderately high speeds.
Characteristics of 2N2222 Transistor
- Type: NPN
- Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: 30 V
- Collector-Base Voltage, max: 60 V
- Emitter-Base Voltage, max: 5 V
- Collector Current − Continuous, max: 0.8 A
- Collector Dissipation: 0.5 W
- DC Current Gain (hfe): 100 to 300
- Transition Frequency, min: 250 MHz
- Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +200 °C
Complementary PNP transistor
The complementary PNP transistor to the 2N2222 is the 2N2907.
