NPN transistor 2SC2500
⚡ 2SC2500 – NPN Power Amplifier Transistor (TO-220 Package)
The 2SC2500 is a high-power NPN transistor commonly used in audio power amplifiers, switching regulators, and DC-DC converters. It delivers high current, fast switching, and low saturation voltage, making it ideal for both audio output stages and power switching circuits.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Transistor Type | NPN BJT |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 160V |
| Collector-Base Voltage | 160V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | 5V |
| Collector Current (DC) | 3A |
| Power Dissipation (P<sub>tot</sub>) | 30W (with heatsink) |
| DC Gain (hFE) | 40 – 160 |
| Transition Frequency (f<sub>T</sub>) | ~8 MHz |
| Package | TO-220 (3-pin, with tab) |
| Complementary PNP | 2SA1093 |
📎 Pin Configuration (TO-220 Package)
CopyEditFRONT VIEW _________ | | | |← Metal tab (Collector) |_________| | | | B C E
B – Base
C – Collector (also tab)
E – Emitter
✅ Features
🔊 Excellent for audio power amplifier circuits
🔁 Suitable for switching applications in power supplies
🔋 High voltage and current handling capability
⚙️ TO-220 package supports heatsink mounting
🛠️ Easy to use in both DIY and industrial electronics
🧠 Applications
🎚️ Audio amplifier output stage (Class AB)
⚡ Power regulators and inverters
🔁 Motor drivers and control circuits
🔌 High-current switching control