This document provides product specification details for the 2N2222 and 2N2222A NPN switching transistors. It includes key features such as high current capacity of up to 800mA and low voltage of up to 40V. Application examples are listed as linear amplification and switching. The document then provides detailed technical specifications, characteristics, and parameter limits for the transistors in a standardized format.
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Product specification
NPN switching transistors
2N2222; 2N2222A
FEATURES
PINNING
• High current (max. 800 mA)
PIN
• Low voltage (max. 40 V).
DESCRIPTION
1
base
3
APPLICATIONS
emitter
2
collector, connected to case
• Linear amplification and switching.
DESCRIPTION
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handbook, halfpage
1
2
NPN switching transistor in a TO-18 metal package.
PNP complement: 2N2907A.
2
3
MAM264
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Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-18) and symbol.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL
VCBO
PARAMETER
collector-base voltage
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
open emitter
−
60
V
−
75
V
2N2222
−
30
V
2N2222A
−
40
V
−
800
mA
Tamb ≤ 25 °C
−
500
mW
75
−
250
−
MHz
300
−
MHz
−
250
ns
2N2222
2N2222A
VCEO
collector-emitter voltage
open base
IC
collector current (DC)
Ptot
total power dissipation
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V
fT
transition frequency
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 20 V; f = 100 MHz
2N2222
2N2222A
toff
turn-off time
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ICon = 150 mA; IBon = 15 mA; IBoff = −15 mA
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Product specification
NPN switching transistors
2N2222; 2N2222A
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
VCBO
PARAMETER
collector-base voltage
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
open emitter
2N2222
V
−
75
V
2N2222
−
30
V
2N2222A
−
40
V
2N2222
−
5
V
2N2222A
VEBO
60
2N2222A
VCEO
−
−
6
V
collector-emitter voltage
emitter-base voltage
open base
open collector
IC
collector current (DC)
−
800
mA
ICM
peak collector current
−
800
mA
IBM
peak base current
−
200
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
Tamb ≤ 25 °C
−
500
mW
Tcase ≤ 25 °C
−
1.2
W
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
+150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
200
°C
Tamb
operating ambient temperature
−65
+150
°C
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
Rth j-a
thermal resistance from junction to ambient
Rth j-c
CONDITIONS
thermal resistance from junction to case
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in free air
VALUE
UNIT
3
350
K/W
146
K/W
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Product specification
NPN switching transistors
2N2222; 2N2222A
CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
ICBO
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
collector cut-off current
ICBO
IE = 0; VCB = 50 V
−
10
nA
IE = 0; VCB = 50 V; Tamb = 150 °C
2N2222
−
10
µA
collector cut-off current
IEBO
emitter cut-off current
hFE
DC current gain
IE = 0; VCB = 60 V
−
10
nA
IE = 0; VCB = 60 V; Tamb = 150 °C
2N2222A
−
10
µA
IC = 0; VEB = 3 V
−
10
nA
35
−
50
−
IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V
75
−
IC = 150 mA; VCE = 1 V; note 1
50
−
IC = 150 mA; VCE = 10 V; note 1
100
300
35
−
2N2222
30
−
2N2222A
40
−
IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1
−
400
mV
IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1
−
1.6
V
IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1
−
300
mV
IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1
−
1
V
IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1
−
1.3
V
IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1
−
2.6
V
IC = 150 mA; IB = 15 mA; note 1
0.6
1.2
V
IC = 500 mA; IB = 50 mA; note 1
−
2
V
−
8
pF
−
25
pF
2N2222
250
−
MHz
2N2222A
hFE
IC = 0.1 mA; VCE = 10 V
IC = 1 mA; VCE = 10 V
300
−
MHz
−
4
dB
DC current gain
IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V; Tamb = −55 °C
2N2222A
hFE
VCEsat
DC current gain
collector-emitter saturation voltage
2N2222
VCEsat
collector-emitter saturation voltage
2N2222A
VBEsat
base-emitter saturation voltage
2N2222
VBEsat
IC = 500 mA; VCE = 10 V; note 1
base-emitter saturation voltage
2N2222A
Cc
collector capacitance
IE = ie = 0; VCB = 10 V; f = 1 MHz
Ce
emitter capacitance
IC = ic = 0; VEB = 500 mV; f = 1 MHz
2N2222A
fT
F
transition frequency
noise figure
2N2222A
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IC = 20 mA; VCE = 20 V; f = 100 MHz
IC = 200 µA; VCE = 5 V; RS = 2 kΩ;
f = 1 kHz; B = 200 Hz
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Product specification
NPN switching transistors
SYMBOL
2N2222; 2N2222A
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
Switching times (between 10% and 90% levels); see Fig.2
ton
turn-on time
ICon = 150 mA; IBon = 15 mA; IBoff = −15 mA −
35
ns
td
delay time
−
10
ns
tr
rise time
−
25
ns
toff
turn-off time
−
250
ns
ts
storage time
−
200
ns
tf
fall time
−
60
ns
Note
1. Pulse test: tp ≤ 300 µs; δ ≤ 0.02.
VBB
ndbook, full pagewidth
VCC
RB
RC
Vo
(probe)
oscilloscope
450 Ω
(probe)
450 Ω
R2
Vi
DUT
R1
MLB826
Vi = 9.5 V; T = 500 µs; tp = 10 µs; tr = tf ≤ 3 ns.
R1 = 68 Ω; R2 = 325 Ω; RB = 325 Ω; RC = 160 Ω.
VBB = −3.5 V; VCC = 29.5 V.
Oscilloscope input impedance Zi = 50 Ω.
Fig.2 Test circuit for switching times.
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oscilloscope
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Product specification
NPN switching transistors
2N2222; 2N2222A
PACKAGE OUTLINE
Metal-can cylindrical single-ended package; 3 leads
SOT18/13
α
j
seating plane
B
w M A M B M
1
b
k
D1
2
3
a
D
A
A
0
5
L
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
a
b
D
D1
j
k
L
w
α
mm
5.31
4.74
2.54
0.47
0.41
5.45
5.30
4.70
4.55
1.03
0.94
1.1
0.9
15.0
12.7
0.40
45°
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION
IEC
JEDEC
SOT18/13
B11/C7 type 3
TO-18
1997 May 29
EIAJ
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-04-18
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7. Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
NPN switching transistors
2N2222; 2N2222A
DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification
This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification
This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification
This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one or
more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation
of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification
is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these
products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips customers using or selling these products for
use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips for any damages resulting from such
improper use or sale.
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