NPN transistor BF 494
π‘ BF494 β NPN High-Frequency Transistor (TO-92)
The BF494 is a general-purpose NPN transistor specifically designed for high-frequency and radio frequency (RF) applications. With a transition frequency up to 250 MHz, it is commonly used in RF amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and IF stages in AM/FM radios and RF circuits.
βοΈ Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Transistor Type | NPN BJT |
Collector-Emitter Voltage | 30V |
Collector Current (max) | 100 mA |
Power Dissipation | 300 mW |
Transition Frequency (f<sub>T</sub>) | 250 MHz |
DC Current Gain (hFE) | 40 β 250 |
Package Type | TO-92 (plastic, 3-pin) |
π Pin Configuration (TO-92)
CopyEditFRONT VIEW _______ | | | | |_______| | | | E C B
E β Emitter
C β Collector
B β Base
β Features
π» High-frequency performance up to 250 MHz
π§ Ideal for AM/FM radios, RF amplifiers, and oscillators
πΆ Excellent linearity and gain stability
π§ Easy to use in breadboards and through-hole PCBs
π οΈ TO-92 package for compact RF designs
π§ͺ Common Applications
AM/FM radio intermediate frequency (IF) amplifiers
Oscillator circuits in RF modules
RF preamps and signal boosters
General-purpose high-frequency switching