Central Semiconductor · Electronic Components
2N2904A
Bipolar Small Signal PNP Gen Pur SS
Part Number2N2904A
ManufacturerCentral Semiconductor
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-059-1088 (NSN)
Additional NSNs5961-01-457-5109
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Current Rating500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINALTERMINAL
Overall Length0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac35.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 35.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPE
Power Rating Per Characteristic225.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION225.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM1.500 INCHES MINIMUM
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Cancelled NSN5961-01-457-5109 (cancelled)
NSN Cancelled Date22-MAY-2025
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Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
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Is 2N2904A by Central Semiconductor obsolete or end-of-life?
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 2N2904A?
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