The 2SC2336 is a powerful NPN silicon transistor used in power audio amplifier driver stage and other high frequency audio circuits. It has good gain characteristics and it can handle high current and voltage. In this article i ‘m sharing the Pinout, characteristics and equivalent of 2SC2336 Transistor.
Pinout
The 2SC2336 comes in a TO-220 package with good heat dissipation design and features three pins with the following configuration,
| Pin No. | Name |
| 1 | Base |
| 2 | Collector |
| 3 | Emitter |
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | 2SC2336 | 2SC2336A | 2SC2336B | Unit |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 180 V | 200 V | 250 V | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 180 V | 200 V | 250 V | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | – | – | 5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | – | – | 1.5 | A |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | – | – | 3.0 | A |
| Total Power Dissipation (TC=25°C) | – | – | 25 | W |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | – | – | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | – | – | -55 to 150 | °C |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Conditions | Typical/Range |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | IC = 0.5 A, IB = 50 mA | ≤ 1.0 V |
| Base-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VBE(sat)) | Same as above | ≤ 1.5 V |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | IC = 150 mA, VCE = 5 V | 60 – 320 |
| Output Capacitance (Cob) | VCB = 10 V, f = 1 MHz | 30 pF |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | IC = 100 mA, VCE = 10 V | 95 MHz |
| Collector Cut-off Current (ICBO) | VCB = 150 V | ≤ 1 µA |
| Emitter Cut-off Current (IEBO) | VEB = 3 V | ≤ 1 µA |
hFE Classification
- R: 60–120
- Q: 100–200
- P: 160–320
Package Outline
- TO-220 package.
- Mounting base is connected to the collector.
- Ideal for heat sinking in power applications.
Features and Applications
- Complementary PNP transistors are 2SA1006 series.
- The transistor is suitable for the power amplifier’s driver stage.
- Transistor can withstands in moderate voltages and currents
- The transistor is available in three variants such as 2SC2336, 2SC2336A, and 2SC2336B (differ in maximum voltage ratings)
Equivalent Transistors
If the 2SC2336 is unavailable, you can use the equivalent numbers of transistors. Always verify the voltage and current ratings before substitution.
- 2N6488
- TIP41C
- BD243C
- KSC2073
