2N3906 PNP Transistor 40V, 200mA

2N3906 PNP Transistor
The 2N3906 PNP TRANSISTOR is a commonly used PNP bipolar junction transistor intended for general purpose low-power amplifying or switching applications. It is designed for low electric current and power and medium voltage, and can operate at moderately high speeds.
The 2N3906 is manufactured in a plastic TO-92 case. When looking at the flat side with the leads pointed downward, the three leads emerging from the transistor are, from left to right, the emitter, base, and collector leads.
The 2N3906 is specified by a collector current of 200 mA, collector-base and collector-emitter voltages of 40 V, for power dissipation of 300 mW. Its current gain bandwidth product Ft is 250 MHz, with a beta of at least 100.
2N3906 PNP Transistor Pin Configuration:

 Number
 Name
Description

1
Emitter
Current Drains out through emitter

2
Base
Controls the biasing of transistor

3
Collector
Current flows in through collector

 
Features of 2N3906 PNP TRANSISTOR :

Package Type: TO-92
Transistor Type:  PNP
Max Collector Current(IC): 200mA
Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 40V
Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 40V
Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
Max Collector Dissipation (Pc):  625 miliWatt
Max Transition Frequency (fT): 250 MHz
Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 100 – 300
Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +150 Centigrade

Applications

Used to switch high voltage low current loads
Optimal for loads with high peak voltage upto 40V
It is used in the various switching applications.
Used in inverter and converter circuits
Used for making siren or dual Led or Lamp flasher.
Can be used in Darlington Pair.

 
Note: Complete Technical Details can be found at the 2N3906  datasheet given at the end of this page.
Related NPN Transistor:
2N3904