Alternative to NTE Darlington Transistor NTE253

STMicroelectronics Darlington Transistor Part Number BD681 is being offered for your consideration as an alternative to NTE253
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Mfr Part # BD681
Mfr STMicroelectronics
DK Part # 497-7177-5-ND
Description TRANS NPN DARL 100V 4A SOT-32-3
Transistor Type NPN - Darlington
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) 4 A
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) 100 V
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce 750 @ 1.5A, 3V
Power - Max 40 W
Package / Case TO-225AA, TO-126-3

BD682 is the PNP Compliment to this transistor.

Please review the datasheets to ensure the alternative will work for your application.