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2N2218 Bipolar NPN Transistor: 2N2218 40V 0.8A Transistor, Datasheet and Pinout

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single Trans GP BJT NPN 30V 0.8A 3-Pin TO-39 The 2N2218 is a silicon NPN transistor manufactured by the epitaxial planar process and designed for small signal general purpose and switching applications.

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Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single Trans GP BJT NPN 30V 0.8A 3-Pin TO-39

The 2N2218 is a silicon NPN transistor manufactured by the epitaxial planar process and designed for small signal general purpose and switching applications. This article is going to introduce details about the 2N2218 bipolar transistor.

2N2218

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What is 2N2218?

The 2N2218 is silicon planar epitaxial  NPN  transistor  s in Jedec TO-39 metal cases. It is designed for high-speed switching applications at collector currents up to 500 mA, and features useful current gain over a wide range of collector current, low leakage currents, and low saturation voltages.

2N2218 Pinout

 

Pin No Pin Name
1 Emitter
2 Base
3 Collector

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Microsemi Corporation 2N2218 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to Microsemi Corporation 2N2218.

2N2218 Tech Specifications

Microsemi Corporation 2N2218 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to Microsemi Corporation 2N2218.

Product Attribute Attribute Value
Lifecycle StatusIN PRODUCTION (Last Updated: 1 month ago)
Factory Lead Time22 Weeks
MountThrough Hole
Mounting TypeThrough Hole
Package / CaseTO-205AD, TO-39-3 Metal Can
Number of Pins3Pins
Supplier Device PackageTO-39 (TO-205AD)
Current-Collector (Ic) (Max)800mA
Number of Elements1 Element
Operating Temperature-55°C~200°C TJ
PackagingBulk
Product Attribute Attribute Value
Published2007
Part StatusDiscontinued
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)1 (Unlimited)
Max Operating Temperature200°C
Min Operating Temperature-55°C
Max Power Dissipation800mW
PolarityNPN
Power Dissipation800mW
Power - Max800mW
Transistor TypeNPN
Collector Emitter Voltage (VCEO)30V
Product Attribute Attribute Value
Max Collector Current800mA
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce40 @ 150mA 10V
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)10nA
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic1.6V @ 50mA, 500mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)30V
Collector Base Voltage (VCBO)60V
Emitter Base Voltage (VEBO)5V
Radiation HardeningNo
RoHS StatusNon-RoHS Compliant
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2N2218 Features

  • Type: NPN

  • Collector-Emitter Voltage: 30 V

  • Collector-Base Voltage: 60 V

  • Emitter-Base Voltage: 5 V

  • Collector Current: 0.8 A

  • Collector Dissipation: 0.8 W

  • DC Current Gain (hfe): 40 to 120

  • Transition Frequency: 250 MHz

  • Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +200 °C

  • Package: TO-39

 

Equivalents for 2N2218

2N2219, 2N4237, NTE123, 2N3108, 2N4030, 2N4238, ECG123, 2N2219A, 2N3252, 2N3110

2N2218 Applications

  • General and High Speed Switching

  • Audio Amplifiers

  • Signal Amplifiers

  • RF Circuits

  • Darlington Pairs

  • Variety of General Purpose Applications

Where an how to use 2N2218

The 2N2218 transistor is suitable for any general-purpose application that comes within its specifications. It can, for example, be used as a switch to drive loads of up to 800mA; with an 800mA collector current, it can power high-power LEDs, motors, relays, and transistors, among other things. It can also be used as a stand-alone audio amplifier to drive a speaker or in the stages of an audio amplifier. Aside from that, it can be utilized in  RF  circuits such as FM radios and FM transmitters, as well as other  RF circuits below 250MHz.

How does 2N2218 work in a circuit safely?

The 2N2218 transistor is suitable for any general-purpose application that comes within its specifications. It can, for example, be used as a switch to drive loads of up to 800mA; with an 800mA collector current, it can power high-power LEDs, motors, relays, and transistors, among other things. It can also be used as a stand-alone audio amplifier to drive a speaker or in the stages of an audio amplifier. Aside from that, it can be utilized in RF circuits such as FM radios and FM transmitters, as well as other RF circuits below 250MHz.

2N2218 Package Dimensions

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2N2218 Manufacturer

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace & defense, communications, data center, and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs, and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; enterprise storage and communication solutions, security technologies, and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services.

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2N2218 Documents

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Datasheets
2N2218-19(A,AL)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the use of 2N2218?
2N2218 is designed for high-speed switching applications at collector currents up to 500 mm and features useful current gain over a wide range of collector current, low leakage currents, and low saturation voltages.
What is the voltage of 2N2218?
1.6V
FAQ
What is the use of 2N2218?
2N2218 is designed for high-speed switching applications at collector currents up to 500 mm and features useful current gain over a wide range of collector current, low leakage currents, and low saturation voltages.
What is the voltage of 2N2218?
1.6V

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