Transistor - OC42, Germanium, SO-2 glass case, PNP
OC42 PNP germanium transistors. The OC42 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and boost effects. It can be found in vintage electronics and modern fuzz pedals. This transistor is in a black glass SO-2 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.
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SKU:
P-QOC42
Item ID:
046725
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Collector Capacitance | 12 pF | |
Element | Ge | |
Max. Collector-Base Voltage | 16 V | |
Max. Collector-Emitter Voltage | 15 V | |
Max. Collector Current | 0.05 A | |
Max. Collector Power Dissipation | 0.05 W | |
Max. Emitter-Base Voltage | 10 V | |
Max. Operating Junction Temperature | 80 °C | |
Min. Forward Current Transfer Ratio | 70 | |
Package | SO-2 | |
Polarity | PNP | |
Transition Frequency | 7 MHz |
Packaging Dimensions | 2.25 in. × 0.212 in. × 0.212 in. | |
Weight (Packaging) | 0.001 lbs. |
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