Package and mounting — SOT-23-3, surface-mount only
The part comes in a 3-pin SOT-23-3 (also listed as TO-236-3 / SC-59). It is surface-mount only — no through-hole variant. The small footprint saves board space but means rework requires hot-air or a fine-tip iron. For prototyping, a SOT-23-3 adapter board is the practical route.
Lifecycle — active, no obsolescence concern
No last-time-buy window has been announced, and no successor has been designated.
