2N2905AAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About 2N2905A
2N2905A is a Transistor BJT NPN component manufactured by Microsemi Corporation. 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 | 2N2905ASource | SN75182N | 2N2369 | 2N3019 | STP60NF06 | 1N751A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microsemi Corporation | Texas Instruments | Microchip | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | MULTICOMP |
| Package Type | Other | — | Other | Other | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting |
| Pin Count | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Temperature Range | -65.0°C ~ 200.0°C | — | ~ 200.0°C | -65.0°C ~ 175.0°C | ~ 175.0°C | ~ 200.0°C |
| Price | $0.3340 | $1.3125 | $0.4189 | $0.3760 | $0.5690 | $0.0250 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | TRANSFERRED | — | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.6 A | — | 0.2 A | 1 A | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 60 V | — | 15 V | 80 V | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | SINGLE | SINGLE | SINGLE WITH BUILT-IN DIODE | SINGLE |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 50 | — | 40 | 15 | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-205AD | — | TO-18 | TO-5 | TO-220AB | DO-35 |
| JESD-30 Code | O-MBCY-W3 | — | O-MBCY-W3 | O-MBCY-W3 | R-PSFM-T3 | O-LALF-W2 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 | — | e0 | — | e3 | — |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Package Body Material | METAL | — | METAL | METAL | PLASTIC/EPOXY | GLASS |
| Package Shape | ROUND | — | ROUND | ROUND | RECTANGULAR | ROUND |
| Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | — | CYLINDRICAL | CYLINDRICAL | FLANGE MOUNT | LONG FORM |
| Polarity/Channel Type | PNP | — | NPN | NPN | N-CHANNEL | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 0.6 W | — | 0.36 W | 5 W | 110 W | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | — | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Terminal Finish | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier | — | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) | — | Matte Tin (Sn) | — |
| Terminal Form | WIRE | — | WIRE | WIRE | THROUGH-HOLE | WIRE |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM | — | BOTTOM | BOTTOM | SINGLE | AXIAL |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | SWITCHING | SWITCHING | SWITCHING | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | SILICON | SILICON | SILICON | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 200 MHz | — | 500 MHz | — | — | — |
| Turn-off Time-Max (toff) | 300 ns | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turn-on Time-Max (ton) | 45 ns | — | — | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | — | — | 23 | 23 | 5.15 | 5.93 |
| Factory Lead Time | — | — | — | 22 Weeks | 13 Weeks | — |
| Case Connection | — | — | — | COLLECTOR | — | ISOLATED |
| Collector-Base Capacitance-Max | — | — | — | 12 pF | — | — |
| Power Dissipation Ambient-Max | — | — | — | 0.8 W | — | — |
| VCEsat-Max | — | — | — | 0.5 V | — | — |
| Avalanche Energy Rating (Eas) | — | — | — | — | 370 mJ | — |
| DS Breakdown Voltage-Min | — | — | — | — | 60 V | — |
| Drain Current-Max (ID) | — | — | — | — | 60 A | — |
| Drain-source On Resistance-Max | — | — | — | — | 0.016 Ω | — |
| FET Technology | — | — | — | — | METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR | — |
| Operating Mode | — | — | — | — | ENHANCEMENT MODE | — |
| Pulsed Drain Current-Max (IDM) | — | — | — | — | 240 A | — |
| Additional Feature | — | — | — | — | — | HIGH RELIABILITY |
| Diode Element Material | — | — | — | — | — | SILICON |
| Diode Type | — | — | — | — | — | ZENER DIODE |
| Polarity | — | — | — | — | — | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Power Dissipation-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 0.5 W |
| Reference Voltage-Nom | — | — | — | — | — | 5.1 V |
| Technology | — | — | — | — | — | ZENER |
| Voltage Tol-Max | — | — | — | — | — | 5% |
| Working Test Current | — | — | — | — | — | 20 mA |
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FAQ
What is equivalent to 2N2905A?
Known equivalents for 2N2905A include SN75182N, 2N2369, 2N3019. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of 2N2905A?
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 2N2905A alternatives?
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