BC238C vs 2N3397 feature comparison

BC238C Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation

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2N3397 Micro Electronics Corporation

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Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete Contact Manufacturer
Ihs Manufacturer FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORP MICRO ELECTRONICS LTD
Part Package Code TO-92 TO-92
Package Description LEAD FREE, TO-92, 3 PIN CYLINDRICAL, O-PBCY-W3
Pin Count 3 3
Reach Compliance Code compliant unknown
ECCN Code EAR99 EAR99
Collector Current-Max (IC) 0.1 A 0.1 A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 25 V 25 V
Configuration SINGLE SINGLE
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 380 55
JEDEC-95 Code TO-92 TO-92
JESD-30 Code O-PBCY-T3 O-PBCY-W3
Number of Elements 1 1
Number of Terminals 3 3
Operating Temperature-Max 150 °C 125 °C
Package Body Material PLASTIC/EPOXY PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Shape ROUND ROUND
Package Style CYLINDRICAL CYLINDRICAL
Polarity/Channel Type NPN NPN
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) 0.5 W 0.2 W
Qualification Status Not Qualified Not Qualified
Surface Mount NO NO
Terminal Form THROUGH-HOLE WIRE
Terminal Position BOTTOM BOTTOM
Transistor Application SWITCHING AMPLIFIER
Transistor Element Material SILICON SILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 250 MHz
Base Number Matches 9 1

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