The 2SC4208 is a silicon NPN epitaxial planar transistor manufactured by Panasonic. It is designed for low-noise amplifier applications in the VHF band and features excellent gain linearity and low intermodulation distortion.

Applications

• Low-noise amplifiers for VHF receivers
• RF front-end amplifiers
• Mixers
• Oscillators
• Various high-frequency applications where low noise and high gain are required

Features

• Low noise figure (NF = 1.0 dB typ. at f = 1 GHz)
• High gain (Gs = 11 dB typ. at f = 1 GHz)
• High cutoff frequency (fT = 9 GHz typ.)
• Small collector output capacitance (Cob = 0.8 pF typ.)
• Excellent gain linearity
• Low intermodulation distortion

Benefits

• Improved receiver sensitivity due to low noise figure.
• Enhanced signal amplification due to high gain.
• Superior performance in high-frequency circuits due to high cutoff frequency.
• Reduced unwanted signals and interference due to excellent gain linearity and low intermodulation distortion.
• Miniaturization of circuit design due to small package size.

Technical Specifications

Type: NPN Epitaxial Planar Transistor

Material: Silicon (Si)

Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 20 V

Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 12 V

Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 3 V

Collector Current (IC): 30 mA

Collector Dissipation (PC): 200 mW

Transition Frequency (fT): 9 GHz (typical)

Noise Figure (NF): 1.0 dB (typical at 1 GHz)

Package: SOT-23

The 2SC4208 is suitable for applications requiring a high-performance, low-noise transistor in the VHF band. Its small size and excellent characteristics make it a popular choice for designers of communication equipment and high-frequency circuits.