2N2453A

Overview

The Central Semiconductor Corp 2N2453A is an NPN low noise transistor housed in a TO-78 metal can package. It operates with a collector current of 50 mA and withstands a collector-base voltage of 80 V and a collector-emitter voltage of 50 V. The device features a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 150 at 10 mA, with a maximum saturation voltage of 1.0 V at 50 mA. Its transition frequency (fT) reaches 60 MHz at 10 mA, and the base-emitter voltage drop is limited to 3.0 mV.

Feature Summary

• Designed for low noise amplification applications
• Utilizes a hermetically sealed TO-78 metal can package
• Provides high DC current gain characteristics

Applications

• Low noise amplifier circuits
• RF signal processing stages
• Precision analog switching

Procurement Notes

This component has been officially classified as End of Life by Central Semiconductor Corp. No replacement part numbers are available from the manufacturer. Procurement should focus on verifying existing stock or identifying alternative sources through engineering support channels.

Selection Notes

Engineers selecting this device must account for its discontinued status. Verify if legacy designs require exact pinout compatibility or if modern equivalents offer sufficient performance margins without altering the mechanical footprint.

Part Context

The 2N2453A belongs to a series of NPN transistors manufactured in the TO-78 case style. This specific model is categorized under low noise devices within the Central Semiconductor portfolio, distinguished by its specific voltage ratings and gain parameters compared to standard switching variants.

Replacement Considerations

No direct replacement part numbers are listed in the official documentation. Users are advised to contact [email protected] for assistance in locating alternate sources.