2SA968 Transistor Pinout, Equivalent, Features, Applications and Other Details

This post explains 2SA968 transistor pinout, equivalent, features, applications and other details about this PNP power transistor.

 

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

• Package Type: TO-220
• Transistor Type: PNP
• Max Collector Current(I_C): –1.5A
• Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (V_CE): –160V
• Max Collector-Base Voltage (V_CB): –160V
• Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): –5V
• Total Power Dissipation (PC): 25 Watts
• Max Transition Frequency (fT): 100 MHz
• Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (h_FE): 70 – 240
• Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 Centigrade

 

NPN Complementary:

NPN Complementary 2SC2238 is 2SA968.

 

Replacement and Equivalent:

CSA968, KTA968, 2SB940, MJE5850, MJE15033, 2SB940A, 2SA968A/B, 2SA1668, 2SA1306.

 

2A968 Transistor Explained / Description:

2SA968 is a PNP power transistor designed to be used in driver stage and power amplifier applications. The transistor is having some good features which are high collector-emitter voltage, good power dissipation, good linearity, transition frequency of upto 100MHz, availability of its complimentary pair.

The absolute maximum ratings of the transistor are as follows: Collector-emitter voltage is -160V, collector current is 1.5A, collector-base voltage is also -160V,  emitter current is 1.5A, total power dissipation is 25W, junction temperature is 150°Ca nd storage temperature is from -55°C to 150°C.

As discussed the transistor is designed to be used in driver stage and power amplifier applications but it can also be used in other general purpose and RF application.

 

How to Use This Transistor:

It is a PNP BJT (Bipolar junction transistor) so the using procedure is same as we use any other BJT by applying signal to its base and connecting emitter pin with the positive rail of the circuit and driving load from the collector pin if it is a switch or driver circuit and getting amplified output if it is an amplifier circuit. This is the most basic explanation on how you can use this transistor. But to make a complete circuit you will also need some passive components according to the design of the circuit.

 

Applications:

Audio Amplifier Circuit

RF Circuits

Motor Drivers

Power Amplifiers

Switching Circuit

And Other General Purpose Circuits

 

Safe Operating Guidelines:

To safely operate the transistor follow these guidelines:

• Always use the transistor atleast 20% below from its absolute maximum ratings.
• Using a heatsink with the transistor is must.
• Check and confirm pin layout before placing in your circuit.
• The storage and junction temperature range is from
• While operating the transistor make sure to stay between these temperature limits: -50°C to 150°C.

 

Datasheet:

To download the datasheet just copy and paste the below link in your browser.

https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/1087218/NJSEMI/2SA968.html