2N2222; 2N2222A

NPN switching
DISCRETE transistors
SEMICONDUCTORS

Product specification 1997 May 29

Supersedes data of September 1994
File under Discrete Semiconductors, SC04

Philips Semiconductors Product specification

NPN switching transistors 2 N2222; 2N2222A

FEATURES PINNING

• High current (max. 800 mA)

• Low voltage (max. 40 V).
PIN DESCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS 1 emitter
2 base
• Linear amplification and switching.
3 collector, connected to case

DESCRIPTION
NPN switching transistor in a TO-18 metal package. PNP handbook, halfpage 3
1
complement: 2N2907A. 2
LIMITING VALUES 2
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
3 MAM264
1
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter
Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-18) and symbol.
2N2222 − 60 V
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
2N2222A − 75 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
2N2222 − 30 V
VCBO collector-base voltage open emitter
2N2222A − 40 V
2N2222 − 60 V
VEBO emitter-base voltage open collector
2N2222A − 75 V
2N2222 − 5 V
VCEO collector-emitter voltage open base
2N2222A − 6 V
2N2222 − 30 V
IC collector current (DC) − 800 mA
2N2222A − 40 V
ICM peak collector current − 800 mA
IC collector current (DC) − 800 mA
IBM peak base current − 200 mA
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb ≤25 °C − 500 mW
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb ≤25 °C − 500 mW
hFE DC current gain IC = 10 mA; VCE = 10 V 75 −
Tcase ≤25 °C − 1.2 W
fT transition frequency IC = 20 mA; VCE = 20 V; f = 100 MHz
Tstg storage temperature −65 +150 °C
2N2222 250 − MHz
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CHARACTERISTICS

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SYMBOL 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.

ndbook, full pagewidth VBB VCC

RB RC
(probe) Vo (probe)
oscilloscope oscilloscope
450 Ω 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 Z i = 50 Ω.

Fig.2 Test circuit for switching times.

PACKAGE OUTLINE

Metal-can cylindrical single-ended package; 3 leads SOT18/13

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DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
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OUTLINE REFERENCES EUROPEA

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B11/C7 type 97-04-

SOT18/13 TO-18
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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.

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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.

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