Alternative for Obsolete NTE Transistor NTE85

For an Alternative for Obsolete NTE NPN Transistor Part Number: NTE85 I present for your consideration 2N4401BU from onsemi

DATASHEET_NTE85.pdf (244.0 KB)

Mfr Part # 2N4401BU
Mfr onsemi
DK Part # 2N4401-ND
Description TRANS NPN 40V 0.6A TO-92-3
Transistor Type NPN
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) 600 mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) 40 V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic 750mV @ 50mA, 500mA
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce 100 @ 150mA, 1V
Power - Max 625 mW
Package / Case TO-226-3, TO-92-3 (TO-226AA)

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