The 2N2222 is silicon Planar Epitaxial NPN transistors in Jedec TO-18 (for 2N2222A) metal case. It is designed for high-speed switching applications at collector current up to 500mA and features useful current gain over a wide range of collector current, low leakage currents, and low saturation voltage.

2N2222 Pinout

2N2222 Pin Configuration
| Pin No | Pin Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emitter |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Collector |
2N2222 Key Features
- High current (max. 800 mA)
- Low voltage (max. 40 V)
2N2222 Specification
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce) | 30 V |
| Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb) | 60 V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb) | 5 V |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 0.8 A |
| Collector Power Dissipation (Pc) | 0.5 W |
| Transition Frequency | 250 MHz |
Application
- Linear amplification and switching.
You can download this datasheet for 2N2222 NPN General Purpose Transistor – Datasheet from the link given below: