Active production — BOM-fit for medium-voltage switching
The 2N5550TA is an active-production NPN transistor from onsemi, rated for 140 V collector-emitter breakdown and 600 mA continuous collector current, with a 625 mW power dissipation ceiling. The 300 MHz transition frequency and a minimum DC current gain of 60 at 10 mA, 5 V make it a straightforward choice for general-purpose switching and linear applications up to that voltage and current envelope.
Package and board-fit — TO-92-3 with formed leads
Housed in the TO-226-3 (TO-92-3) package with formed leads, the 2N5550TA is a through-hole device that mounts directly into a standard 0.100-inch pitch PCB layout. The formed leads allow the body to sit flush against the board or stand off slightly for cleaning — a common footprint for manual assembly, wave solder, or socket insertion.
