2N2222AAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About 2N2222A
2N2222A is a Transistor BJT NPN component manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It comes in a Other package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | 2N2222ASource | LDL1117S50R | SMW522RJT | MX25L6406EM2I-12G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | TE Connectivity | Macronix |
| Package Type | Other | SOT223 (3-Pin) | Resistor Moulded | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 175.0°C | — | ~ 280.0°C | — |
| Price | $0.0489 | $0.1164 | $0.0797 | $1.2000 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | TRANSFERRED | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||
| Pbfree Code | No | — | Yes | — |
| Factory Lead Time | 6 Weeks | — | 23 Weeks, 4 Days | — |
| YTEOL | 6.5 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Collector-Base Capacitance-Max | 8 pF | — | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 40 V | — | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 100 | — | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-18 | — | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | O-MBCY-W3 | R-PDSO-G4 | — | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | — | e3 | — |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — | — |
| Package Body Material | METAL | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — |
| Package Shape | ROUND | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR PACKAGE | — |
| Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | SMALL OUTLINE | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | — | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | — | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | YES | YES | — |
| Terminal Finish | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) | — | Tin (Sn) | — |
| Terminal Form | WIRE | GULL WING | — | — |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM | DUAL | — | — |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 250 MHz | — | — | — |
| Turn-off Time-Max (toff) | 285 ns | — | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | 0.3 V | — | — | — |
| Adjustability | — | FIXED | — | — |
| Dropout Voltage1-Max | — | 0.6 V | — | — |
| Dropout Voltage1-Nom | — | 1 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage Absolute-Max | — | 20 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage-Max | — | 18 V | — | — |
| Input Voltage-Min | — | 6 V | — | — |
| Line Regulation-Max | — | 0.012% | — | — |
| Load Regulation-Max | — | 0.015% | — | — |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 | — | — |
| Number of Outputs | — | 1 | — | — |
| Operating Temperature TJ-Max | — | 125 °C | — | — |
| Operating Temperature TJ-Min | — | -40 °C | — | — |
| Output Current1-Max | — | 1.2 A | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Max | — | 5.15 V | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Min | — | 4.85 V | — | — |
| Output Voltage1-Nom | — | 5 V | — | — |
| Package Equivalence Code | — | SOT-223 | — | — |
| Packing Method | — | TR | TR | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Regulator Type | — | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT LDO REGULATOR | — | — |
| Terminal Pitch | — | 2.3 mm | — | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — |
| Voltage Tolerance-Max | — | 3% | — | — |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | — | Compliant | — |
| Mounting Feature | — | — | SURFACE MOUNT | — |
| Rated Power Dissipation (P) | — | — | 5 W | — |
| Rated Temperature | — | — | 25 °C | — |
| Resistance | — | — | 22 Ω | — |
| Resistor Type | — | — | FIXED RESISTOR | — |
| Size Code | — | — | 5329 | — |
| Technology | — | — | WIRE WOUND | — |
| Temperature Coefficient | — | — | 200 ppm/°C | — |
| Terminal Shape | — | — | WRAPAROUND | — |
| Tolerance | — | — | 5% | — |
| Working Voltage | — | — | 500 V | — |
| Dimensions: Product Height 6.8 MM | — | — | Product Width .287 INCH | — |
| Product Length .531 INCH | — | — | Product Width 7.3 MM | — |
| Electrical Characteristics: Passive Component Tolerance 5 PCT | — | — | Power Rating 5 WATT | — |
| Resistance Class Up to 1kΩ | — | — | Operating Voltage 500 V | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to 2N2222A?
Known equivalents for 2N2222A include LDL1117S50R, SMW522RJT, MX25L6406EM2I-12G. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of 2N2222A?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify 2N2222A alternatives?
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