# POWER TRANSISTOR, PNP, -60V, TO-3 ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:1713170/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MJ2955/power-transistor-pnp-60v-to-3 **SKU**: MJ2955 **Manufacturer**: SOLID STATE **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Transistors || Bipolar Transistors || Single Bipolar Junction Transistors - BJT **Price**: €1.0200 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | No. Of Pins | 2Pins | | Power Dissipation | 115W | | Dc Current Gain Hfe | 70hFE | | Transistor Mounting | Through Hole | | Transistor Polarity | PNP | | Transition Frequency | 2.5MHz | | Transistor Case Style | TO-3 | | Dc Current Gain Hfe Min | 70hFE | | Operating Temperature Max | 200°C | | Continuous Collector Current | 15A | | Collector Emitter Voltage Max | 60V | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1713170/) | SOLID STATE INC. = 46 FARRAND STREET eee renee eee eeeeeBLOOMFIELD, cee eeeeeeeeeeecee ee ence NEWeee cence JERSEYence nee 07003eee ee eeewww.solidstateee eee ee **e** inc.comeee arene eee eee eee cece eee a . —— ## COMPLEMENTARY SILICON POWER TRANSISTORS . designed for use in general-purpose amplifier and switching applications NPN PNP 2N3055 MJ2955 ## FEATURES: * Power Dissipation - Py, = 115W @ T,. = 25°C * DC Current Gain hFE = 20~ 70@1,=4.0A ## MAXIMUM RATINGS **==> picture [380 x 239] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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OFF CHARACTERISTICS
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