2N2218A

Part points

• The 2N2218A is a high-speed NPN transistor commonly used in amplifier and switching applications. It has a maximum collector current of 800mA and a maximum power dissipation of 800mW. With a transition frequency of 250MHz, this transistor is suitable for high-frequency applications.

• Equivalent

  The equivalent products of the 2N2218A chip are 2N2218, 2N2218AL, 2N2219, and 2N2219AL NPN transistors. These transistors have similar characteristics and can be used interchangeably in electronic circuit designs.

• Features

  The 2N2218A is a general-purpose NPN bipolar junction transistor with a maximum collector current of 2A and a maximum power dissipation of 0.8W. It has a gain range of 30-80 and a maximum operating frequency of 300MHz. It is commonly used in audio amplifier and switching applications.

• Pinout

  The 2N2218A is a metal can NPN transistor with 3 pins: emitter, base, and collector. It is typically used for general purpose switching and amplification applications. The pinout is as follows: Pin 1 = emitter, Pin 2 = base, Pin 3 = collector.

• Manufacturer

  2N2218A is manufactured by Central Semiconductor Corp. It is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing discrete semiconductors for a variety of industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. They offer a range of products including diodes, transistors, and rectifiers that are used in electronic devices worldwide.

• Application Field

  The 2N2218A transistor is commonly used in medium power amplification, switching, and RF applications such as audio amplifiers, power supplies, and RF communication circuits. It is suitable for use in low to medium frequency applications where moderate power handling and high gain are required.

• Package

  The 2N2218A chip is a TO-39 package type with a metal can form. It has a size of 5.08mm x 6.10mm x 10.67mm (0.2" x 0.24" x 0.42").