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2N4898

The On Semiconductor 2N4898 is a PNP Silicon Medium Power Transistor. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 80V and a continuous collector current of 4A.

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Manufacturer Name	On Semiconductor

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2N4898 Description

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The 2N4898 from On Semiconductor is a PNP Silicon Medium Power Transistor designed for various electronic applications. This device offers a range of collector-emitter voltages, with the 2N4898 variant rated up to 40V, the 2N4899 up to 60V, and the 2N4900 up to 80V. It supports a continuous collector current of up to 4A and a base current of 1A.

Key electrical characteristics include a DC current gain (hFE) ranging from 10 to 40 depending on the collector current. The transistor exhibits a collector emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of 0.6V and a base emitter saturation voltage (VBE(sat)) of 1.3V at specified test conditions. The current gain-bandwidth product (fT) is a minimum of 3 MHz, and the output capacitance (Cob) is a maximum of 100 pF.

This medium power transistor is housed in a TO-66 package, suitable for through-hole mounting. The operating and storage junction temperature range is from -65°C to +200°C. The device is available in standard, RoHS compliant (with -PBF suffix), and high-reliability screened versions (HR suffix).

With its robust specifications, the 2N4898 series is suitable for applications requiring reliable medium power switching and amplification.

2N4898 Quick Information

Product Type: Transistor

Canonical Name: PNP Silicon Medium Power Transistor

Subcategory: Transistors

2N4898 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited

REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

2N4898 Estimated Pricing

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2N4898 Features

PNP Silicon Medium Power Transistor
Up to 80V Collector-Emitter Voltage
4A Continuous Collector Current
TO-66 Package
High-reliability screened versions available

2N4898 Applications

Used in power supply switching circuits.
Suitable for motor control applications.
Ideal for low-frequency power amplification.
Applied in industrial control systems.

2N4898 FAQs

7 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.

What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the 2N4898?

The 2N4898 has a maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 40 Vdc, 60 Vdc, or 80 Vdc depending on the specific variant.

What is the maximum continuous collector current of the 2N4898?

The maximum continuous collector current (IC) is 4 Adc.

What is the power dissipation of the 2N4898?

The total device dissipation is 25 Watts at a case temperature of 25°C, derating linearly at 0.143 W/°C above 25°C.

What is the operating junction temperature range of the 2N4898?

The operating and storage junction temperature range is -65°C to +200°C.

What package is the 2N4898 available in?

The 2N4898 is available in a TO-66 case.

What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the 2N4898?

The minimum DC current gain (hFE) is 40 at IC=50mA, 20 at IC=500mA, and 10 at IC=1A, all with VCE=1V.

What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the 2N4898?

The maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is 0.6 Vdc at IC=1A and IB=0.1A.