2N3053 General Purpose NPN Transistor TO-39
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About this product
The 2N3053 is a silicon NPN bipolar junction transistor in a TO-39 metal can package. It is designed for amplifier and switching applications, offering high breakdown voltage, low leakage current and a usable current gain over a wide collector current range.
Specifications
- Transistor type
- NPN, silicon
- Package
- TO-39 metal can
- Pinout
- 1: Emitter, 2: Base, 3: Collector
- Collector-emitter voltage (Vceo)
- 40 V
- Collector current (Ic max)
- 0.7 A
- DC current gain (hFE)
- 50 to 250 (at Ic 150 mA)
- Transition frequency (fT)
- 100 MHz (min)
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of 2N3053 General Purpose NPN Transistor TO-39 in Egypt?
2N3053 General Purpose NPN Transistor TO-39 currently costs 30 EGP in Egypt.
Where can I buy 2N3053 General Purpose NPN Transistor TO-39 in Egypt?
2N3053 General Purpose NPN Transistor TO-39 is available from Makers Electronics. Compare the offers above to find the best price.
What is the 2N3053 typically used for?
It is a general-purpose NPN transistor for amplification and switching of low to medium current loads, such as LEDs, relay coils (with a flyback diode) and small motors, driven from a microcontroller through a base resistor.
How do I wire the 2N3053 as a low-side switch?
Connect the emitter to ground, the load between the supply and the collector, and drive the base from the microcontroller through a resistor sized for the required collector current. Check the datasheet hFE values to size the base resistor.
