Product Overview

2N2857

NPN ; Voltage – Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max). 15V ; Frequency – Transition


This NPN transistor with 15 V collector–emitter breakdown rating serves as a general-purpose switching and amplification element in audio preamplifiers, RF frontends, and low-power driver stages in vintage and legacy analog circuitry. Common in guitar amplifier designs and mid-frequency small-signal applications.

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Inventory & Availability

2N2857

A minimum order of $250.00 is required unless prior approval is granted.

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