2N3904Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About 2N3904
2N3904 is a Transistor BJT NPN component manufactured by MULTICOMP. It comes in a Transistor Outline, Vertical 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 | 2N3904Source | TC1014-5.0VCT713 | KC1901A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MULTICOMP | Microchip | E-Switch |
| Package Type | Transistor Outline, Vertical | SOT23 (5-Pin) | Other |
| Pin Count | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Temperature Range | -55.0°C ~ 150.0°C | — | — |
| Price | $0.0179 | $0.0743 | $0.6840 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||
| Pbfree Code | No | Yes | Yes |
| Factory Lead Time | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | — |
| YTEOL | 6.5 | 8 | — |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 0.2 A | — | — |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 40 V | — | — |
| Configuration | SINGLE | — | — |
| DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) | 30 | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-92 | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | O-PBCY-T3 | R-PDSO-G5 | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | — |
| Number of Elements | 1 | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — |
| Package Shape | ROUND | RECTANGULAR | — |
| Package Style | CYLINDRICAL | SMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | NPN | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 0.35 W | — | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | YES | — |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING | — |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM | DUAL | — |
| Transistor Application | SWITCHING | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON | — | — |
| Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) | 300 MHz | — | — |
| Turn-off Time-Max (toff) | 250 ns | — | — |
| Turn-on Time-Max (ton) | 70 ns | — | — |
| Manufacturer Package Code | — | SOT-23-5 | — |
| Adjustability | — | FIXED | — |
| Dropout Voltage1-Max | — | 0.12 V | — |
| Input Voltage-Max | — | 6 V | — |
| Input Voltage-Min | — | 5.12 V | — |
| Line Regulation-Max | — | 0.0175% | — |
| Load Regulation-Max | — | 0.1% | — |
| Number of Functions | — | 1 | — |
| Number of Outputs | — | 1 | — |
| Output Voltage1-Max | — | 5.125 V | — |
| Output Voltage1-Min | — | 4.875 V | — |
| Package Equivalence Code | — | TSOP5/6,.11,37 | — |
| Packing Method | — | TR | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | 260 | — |
| Regulator Type | — | FIXED POSITIVE SINGLE OUTPUT LDO REGULATOR | — |
| Screening Level | — | TS 16949 | — |
| Technology | — | CMOS | — |
| Terminal Pitch | — | 0.95 mm | — |
| ## TC1014-5.0VCT713 Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — |
| Switch Type | — | — | ROTARY SWITCH |
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 2N3904?
Known equivalents for 2N3904 include TC1014-5.0VCT713, KC1901A. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of 2N3904?
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 2N3904 alternatives?
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