The 2SA720 is a PNP silicon epitaxial transistor manufactured by Panasonic. This transistor is designed for use in low-frequency amplification applications.

Applications

• Audio amplifiers
• Switching circuits
• General-purpose amplification

Features

• PNP Silicon Epitaxial Transistor
• Low collector saturation voltage
• High current gain (hFE)
• Low noise figure

Benefits

• Suitable for audio amplification due to low noise characteristics.
• Efficient switching due to low saturation voltage.
• Versatile for a variety of amplification needs.
• Provides stable performance across different operating conditions.

Additional Details

The 2SA720 typically comes in a TO-92 package. Key electrical characteristics include a collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of -50V, a collector current (IC) of -150mA, and a power dissipation (PC) of 250mW. The current gain (hFE) is typically in the range of 70 to 240. It is designed for use in applications that require a small signal amplification or switching with moderate power levels. The transistor is commonly used in older audio equipment and small signal processing circuits.