2SC3944 Bipolar Transistor

Characteristics of 2SC3944 Transistor

  • Type: NPN
  • Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: 150 V
  • Collector-Base Voltage, max: 150 V
  • Emitter-Base Voltage, max: 5 V
  • Collector Current − Continuous, max: 1 A
  • Collector Dissipation: 15 W
  • DC Current Gain (hfe): 65 to 330
  • Transition Frequency, min: 200 MHz
  • Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -55 to +150 °C
  • Package: TO-220F

Pinout of 2SC3944

Here is an image showing the pin diagram of this transistor.

Classification of hFE

The 2SC3944 transistor can have a current gain of 65 to 330. The gain of the 2SC3944-P will be in the range from 65 to 110, for the 2SC3944-Q it will be in the range from 90 to 155, for the 2SC3944-R it will be in the range from 130 to 220, for the 2SC3944-S it will be in the range from 185 to 330.

Marking

Sometimes the "2S" prefix is not marked on the package - the 2SC3944 might only be marked "C3944".

Complementary PNP transistor

The complementary PNP transistor to the 2SC3944 is the 2SA1535.

SMD Version of 2SC3944 transistor

The FMMT625 (SOT-23) is the SMD version of the 2SC3944 transistor. These transistors are of the same type, have similar parameters and are designed for surface mounting.

Replacement and Equivalent for 2SC3944 transistor

You can replace the 2SC3944 with the 2SC1913, 2SC1913A, 2SC3944A, 2SC4381, 2SC4382, 2SD401, 2SD402, 2SD772, 2SD772A, 2SD772B, 2SD792, 2SD792A, 2SD792B, MJE15030, MJE15030G, MJE15032, MJE15032G, MJF15030, MJF15030G, TIP41F or TIP42F.
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