2N3906 PNP TRANSISTOR

The 2N3906 PNP General Purpose Transistor is a widely used bipolar junction transistor designed for low-power switching and signal amplification applications. It is commonly manufactured by major semiconductor companies such as NXP Semiconductors , ON Semiconductor , ROHM , and Fairchild Semiconductor . This transistor features a PNP polarity configuration and is available in a compact TO-92 plastic package , making it suitable for PCB mounting, breadboards, and compact electronic designs. The 2N3906 can handle a continuous collector current of up to 200mA and supports collector-emitter voltages up to 40V . With a high transition frequency of 250MHz , the transistor is ideal for high-speed switching circuits, signal processing, and amplification applications. It is widely used in industrial electronics, Arduino projects, sensor circuits, educational experiments, and DIY electronics. Specifications Product Type: General Purpose Transistor Model: 2N3906 Transistor Polarity: PNP Package Type: TO-92 / SOT-54 Collector?Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 40V Collector?Base Voltage (VCBO): 40V Emitter?Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V Continuous Collector Current (Ic): 200mA Power Dissipation (PD): 1.5W Output Capacitance (Cob): 4.5pF Transition Frequency (fT): 250MHz DC Current Gain (hFE): 100–300 Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 150°C Applications High-speed electronic switching Signal amplification circuits Arduino and microcontroller projects Industrial electronic systems Sensor interface circuits Audio and signal processing applications Educational electronics experiments DIY electronic projects PCB and breadboard prototyping General-purpose low-power electronic circuits