2N4902 The 2N4902 is a PNP silicon power transistor from NJ SEMI, designed for general purpose amplifier and switching applications. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of -60V and a maximum collector current of 5A.
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2N4902

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The 2N4902 is a PNP silicon power transistor from NJ SEMI, designed for general purpose amplifier and switching applications. It features a maximum collector-emitter voltage of -60V and a maximum collector current of 5A.
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2N4902 Description

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The 2N4902 is a PNP silicon power transistor manufactured using the epitaxial base process. It is designed for general purpose amplifier and switching applications. This transistor is part of a series that includes complementary NPN versions.

 

The key electrical parameters for the 2N4902 include a maximum collector-base voltage (VCBO) and collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of -60V, and a maximum emitter-base voltage (VEBO) of -5V. The device can handle a maximum collector current (IC max) of 5A and has a saturation voltage (VCEsat) of 400mV at 150mA. The DC current gain (hFE) ranges from 25 to 80 at IC=-1A.

 

Thermal characteristics include a maximum junction temperature (TJ max) of 200°C and a maximum power dissipation (PTOT max) of 87W in free air at 25°C. The minimum cutoff frequency (fT min) is 4MHz.

 

The 2N4902 is housed in a TO-3 package and is suitable for through-hole mounting. It is classified as a PNP power transistor and is considered suitable for new designs.

2N4902 Quick Information

Product Type: PNP Silicon Power Transistor
Canonical Name: 2N4902 PNP Silicon Power Transistor
Subcategory: PNP Power Transistor

2N4902 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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2N4902 Features

  • PNP silicon power transistor
  • Maximum VCEO of -60V
  • Maximum IC of 5A
  • TO-3 package for through-hole mounting
  • Suitable for amplifier and switching applications

2N4902 Applications

  • Power switching and linear amplification circuits.
  • Motor and solenoid driver applications.
  • Voltage regulator output stages.
  • Audio amplifier output stages.
  • General purpose high-current switching.

2N4902 FAQs

5 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) for the 2N4902?

The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) for the 2N4902 is -60V.

What is the maximum collector current (IC max) for the 2N4902?

The maximum collector current (IC max) for the 2N4902 is 5A.

What is the package type of the 2N4902 transistor?

The 2N4902 transistor comes in a TO-3 package.

What is the maximum junction temperature for the 2N4902?

The maximum junction temperature (TJ max) for the 2N4902 is 200°C.

What is the DC current gain (hFE) range for the 2N4902?

The DC current gain (hFE) for the 2N4902 ranges from 25 to 80 at IC=-1A.

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