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PNP complement: 2N2907A.  \nPINNING  \n\n| PIN | DESCRIPTION |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | emitter |\n| 2 | base |\n| 3 | collector, connected to case |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>| | 2\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>1 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-18) and symbol. |  |  |\n\nQUICK REFERENCE DATA  \n\n| SYMBOL | PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | MIN. | MAX. | UNIT |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| VCBO | collector-base voltage 2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | open emitter | −\u003Cbr>− | 60\u003Cbr>75 | V\u003Cbr>V |\n| V CEO | collector-emitter voltage 2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | open base | −\u003Cbr>− | 30\u003Cbr>40 | V\u003Cbr>V |\n| IC | collector current (DC) |  | − | 800 | mA |\n| Ptot | total power dissipation | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | − | 500 | mW |\n| h FE | DC current gain | IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V | 75 | − |  |\n| fT | transition frequency 2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | IC = 20 mA; VCE = 20 V; f = 100 MHz | 250\u003Cbr>300 | −\u003Cbr>− | MHz\u003Cbr>MHz |\n| t off | turn-off time | ICon = 150 mA; I Bon = 15 mA; IBoff = −15 mA | − | 250 | ns |\n\n1997 May 29 2  \nNPN switching transistors 2N2222; 2N2222A  \nLIMITING VALUES  \nIn accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134) .  \n\n| SYMBOL | PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | MIN. | MAX. | UNIT |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| VCBO | collector-base voltage\u003Cbr>2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | open emitter | −\u003Cbr>− | 60\u003Cbr>75 | V\u003Cbr>V |\n| V CEO | collector-emitter voltage\u003Cbr>2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | open base | −\u003Cbr>− | 30\u003Cbr>40 | V\u003Cbr>V |\n| VEBO | emitter-base voltage\u003Cbr>2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | open collector | −\u003Cbr>− | 5 6 | V\u003Cbr>V |\n| IC | collector current (DC) |  | − | 800 | mA |\n| I CM | peak collector current |  | − | 800 | mA |\n| IBM | peak base current |  | − | 200 | mA |\n| Ptot | total power dissipation | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | − | 500 | mW |\n|  |  | Tcase ≤ 25 °C | − | 1.2 | W |\n| Tstg | storage temperature |  | −65 | +150 | °C |\n| Tj | junction temperature |  | − | 200 | °C |\n| Tamb | operating ambient temperature |  | −65 | +150 | °C |\n\nTHERMAL CHARACTERISTICS  \n\n| SYMBOL | PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | VALUE | UNIT |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Rth j-a | thermal resistance from junction to ambient | in free air | 350 | K/W |\n| Rth j-c | thermal resistance from junction to case |  | 146 | K/W |\n\n1997 May 29 3  \nNPN switching transistors 2N2222; 2N2222A  \nCHARACTERISTICS  \nTj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.  \n\n| SYMBOL | PARAMETER | CONDITIONS | MIN. | MAX. | UNIT |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ICBO | collector cut-off current 2N2222 | IE = 0; V CB = 50 V | − | 10 | nA |\n|  |  | IE = 0; V CB = 50 V; Tamb = 150 °C | − | 10 | µA |\n| ICBO | collector cut-off current 2N2222A | IE = 0; V CB = 60 V | − | 10 | nA |\n|  |  | IE = 0; V CB = 60 V; Tamb = 150 °C | − | 10 | µA |\n| IEBO | emitter cut-off current | IC = 0; VEB = 3 V | − | 10 | nA |\n| h FE | DC current gain | IC = 0 . 1 mA; VCE = 10 V | 35 | − |  |\n|  |  | IC = 1 mA; VCE = 10 V | 50 | − |  |\n|  |  | IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V | 75 | − |  |\n|  |  | IC = 150 mA; VCE = 1 V; note 1 | 50 | − |  |\n|  |  | IC = 150 mA; VCE = 10 V; note 1 | 100 | 300 |  |\n| h FE | DC current gain\u003Cbr>2N2222A | IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V; Tamb = −55 °C | 35 | − |  |\n| h FE | DC current gain\u003Cbr>2N2222\u003Cbr>2N2222A | IC = 500 mA; VCE = 10 V; note 1 | 30\u003Cbr>40 | −\u003Cbr>− |  |\n| VCEsat | collector-emitter saturation voltage 2N2222 | IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1 | − | 400 | mV |\n|  |  | IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1 | − | 1.6 | V |\n| VCEsat | collector-emitter saturation voltage 2N2222A | IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1 | − | 300 | mV |\n|  |  | IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1 | − | 1 | V |\n| VBEsat | base-emitter saturation voltag","cbCaiuAqJdtlO5B4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuAqJdtlO5B4","pdf",48404,"English","# Features\n# Applications\n# Description\n# Pinning\n# Quick reference data\n# Limiting values\n# Thermal characteristics\n# Characteristics\n# Switching times\n# Package outline","[{\"question\":\"What package and type are 2N2222 / 2N2222A?\",\"answer\":\"They are NPN switching transistors provided in a TO-18 metal package. 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