Sometimes the perfect part for a project can be difficult to find, especially if that part has been discontinued or is no longer regularly manufactured. The 2N2243 transistor is one of those parts, and the difficulty locating it can often cause unexpected hurdles when trying to complete a project. Fortunately, there is a way to find 2N2243 transistors in New Jersey.
What are Transistors?
Transistors are small semiconductor-based electronic components that are used to switch or amplify electronic signals. They perform many of the same functions that vacuums performed in electronics, but are much smaller, less expensive, and generate less heat. This has led to electronics becoming smaller and cheaper over time. In terms of construction, transistors are small devices that are composed of at least three layers of semiconductor material. These parts have terminals where they can be connected to the rest of the circuit in an electronic device.
What is the 2N2243?
The 2N2243 is a small signal bipolar transistor, made of 1-element (silicon), with an NPN configuration, and housed in a TO-5 housing. It is has a DC Current Gain-Min of 50.0 hFE and its JEDEC-95 code is TO-5. Its maximum collector power dissipation is .8W. Its maximum collector-base voltage is 120V, with a 7V maximum emitter-base voltage and a 100V maximum emitter-base voltage. The transition frequency is 50MHz.
Can Other Transistors be Used?
When looking for a replacement transistor for a difficult-to-locate part, it is important to look at all of the specifications for the particular project. These specifications can mean that some potential replacements can be used in some projects, but not in all projects. Some of the transistors that may be used in place of the 2N2243 include the 2N2941, the 2SC2208, the 2CS2208H, and the CV7633L. These replacements are all single-element silicon-based transistors, and there may be even more options if other semiconductor materials are considered.
Find Transistors
Looking for the 2N2243 or a replacement that can be used in a project or product calling for a 2N2243? It is possible to find replacement transistors as well as original 2N2243 Transistors in New Jersey. For more details, follow the link.
