Transistor - 2N169, Germanium, Oval case, NPN
2N169 NPN germanium transistors in an oval package. The oval package is sometimes referred to as a top hat package. The 2N169 is a popular NPN for fuzz pedals and other effects. The NPN polarity allows for use with standard pedal power supplies.
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SKU:
P-Q2N169
Item ID:
045687
UPC/EAN:
841358119637
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Collector Current | 2 mA | |
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB=5V) | 0.5 µA | |
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB=15V) | 5 µA | |
Collector Supply Voltage | 5 V | |
Collector to Base Capacitance | 2.4 pF | |
Input Impedance | 700 ohms | |
Max. Collector Current | -20 mA | |
Max. Collector Power Dissipation at 25°C | 65 mW | |
Max. Collector to Base Voltage | 15 V | |
Max. Collector to Emitter Voltage | 15 V | |
Max. Operating and Storage Temperature | -55 to 85°C | |
Min. Power Gain in Typical IF Circuit | 27 dB | |
Min. hFE (IE=1ma, VCE=5V) | 34 | |
Output Impedance | 7K ohms | |
Power Gain Range of Variation in Typical IF Circuit | 2.5 dB | |
hFE(IE=1ma, VCE=5V) | 72 |
Packaging Dimensions | 1.847 in. × 0.52 in. × 0.364 in. | |
Weight (Packaging) | 0.0044 lbs. |
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