MPSA42 Transistor Datasheet & Specifications
NPN
TO-92
General Purpose
BLUE ROCKET
VCEO
300V
Ic Max
500mA
Pd Max
1.5W
hFE Gain
40
Quick Reference
The MPSA42 is a NPN bipolar transistor in a TO-92 package by BLUE ROCKET. This datasheet provides complete specifications including 300V breakdown voltage and 500mA continuous collector current. Download the MPSA42 datasheet PDF above for detailed pinout diagrams and application circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BLUE ROCKET | Original Manufacturer |
| Package | TO-92 | Physical mounting |
| Transistor Type | BJT | Bipolar Junction Transistor |
| VCEO | 300V | Breakdown voltage |
| Ic | 500mA | Collector current |
| Pd | 1.5W | Power dissipation |
| DC Current Gain | 40 | hFE / Beta |
| Frequency | 50MHz | Transition speed (fT) |
| VCEsat | 500mV | Saturation voltage |
| Vebo | 6V | Emitter-Base voltage |
| Cutoff Current | 100nA | Leakage (ICBO) |
| Temp | - | Operating temp |
Equivalent Transistors & Alternatives
| Part | Type | Package | VCEO | Ic | Pd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2N6517-TA | NPN | TO-92 | 350V | 500mA | 625mW |
| 3DD13002B(RANGE:25-30) | NPN | TO-92 | 400V | 800mA | 900mW |
| MPSA42 | NPN | TO-92 | 300V | 500mA | 625mW |
| ZTX658 | NPN | TO-92 | 400V | 500mA | 1W |
| 3DD13003B-TA | NPN | TO-92 | 400V | 1.5A | 900mW |
| 2N6517 | NPN | TO-92 | 350V | 500mA | 625mW |
| PHE13003A,412 | NPN | TO-92 | 400V | 1A | 2.1W |
| ZTX657STZ | NPN | TO-92 | 300V | 500mA | 1W |