2SA1006 is a Powerful PNP transistor most common in the audio power amplifier driver stage. This family of transistors including 2SA1006A and 2SA1006B, each has different voltage ratings. In this article I’m sharing the 2SA1006 Transistor Pinout, Characteristics and Equivalents.
2SA1006 Transistor Pinout
The 2SA1006 transistor comes in the TO-220 package. This packaging is very suitable for perfect heat dissipation in continuous working condition.
Features
- It is a PNP silicon power transistor.
- The complementary pair is 2SC2336.
- Suitable for audio circuits and high frequency amplification
- 2SA1006 is available in versions A and B with higher voltage ratings.
Absolute Maximum Ratings (at 25°C)
| Parameter | Symbol | Max Value | Unit |
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | -180V to -250V | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | -180V to -250V | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage | VEBO | -5V | V |
| Collector Current | IC | -1.5A | A |
| Peak Collector Current | ICM | -3A | A |
| Total Power Dissipation | PT | 25W (Tc=25°C) | W |
| Junction Temperature | Tj | 150°C | °C |
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -55°C to 150°C | °C |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Symbol | Typical Value | Max Value | Unit |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCEsat | — | -1.0V | V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VBEsat | — | -1.5V | V |
| Collector Cut-off Current | ICBO | — | -1µA | µA |
| Emitter Cut-off Current | IEBO | — | -1µA | µA |
| DC Current Gain | hFE | 60 – 320 | — | — |
| Output Capacitance | Cob | 45 | — | pF |
| Transition Frequency | fT | 80 | — | MHz |
hFE Classification
| Code | Range |
| R | 60 – 120 |
| Q | 100 – 200 |
| P | 160 – 320 |
Applications
- Audio amplifier driver stages
- High frequency signal amplification.
- General purpose power switching.
Equivalent Transistors
If the 2SA1006 is unavailable in the local market or in your area, you can consider these equivalent transistors. Always verify the voltage, current, and gain specifications of the replacement part against your circuit’s requirements.
- 2N5401 is suitable but check ratings carefully
- TIP42 has different characteristics, but it’s usable in some applications.
- BD140 has lower voltage, but is suitable for general-purpose applications.
- 2SA1216 can be used for higher power needs.
- Complementary Pair: 2SC2336
