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Toshiba Semiconductor RN1608(TE85L,F) — Memory (DRAM / SRAM / Flash / EEPROM)

Toshiba RN1608(TE85L,F) dual NPN pre-biased transistor

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Toshiba RN1608(TE85L,F) dual NPN pre-biased transistor, 50V VCEO, 100mA IC, 300mW, 250MHz fT, integrated R1=22kΩ R2=47kΩ, SC-74 (SOT-457) surface mount.

$0.49Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
PackagingSC-74, SOT-457
RoHSRoHS Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

RN1608(TE85L,F) specifications
ParameterValue
MountingSurface Mount
FET type2 NPN - Pre-Biased (Dual)
Voltage - collector emitter breakdown50V
Current - collector (Ic)100mA
Current - collector cutoff100nA (ICBO)
DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce80 @ 10mA, 5V
Power - max300mW
Frequency250MHz
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
CaseSC-74, SOT-457
Resistor - base (R1)22kOhms
Resistor - emitter base (R2)47kOhms
Vce saturation (Max) @ ib, ic300mV @ 250µA, 5mA

Product details

Two NPNs with bias resistors baked in

The Toshiba RN1608(TE85L,F) packs two NPN transistors plus their base bias network — a 22 kΩ series resistor and a 47 kΩ resistor from base to emitter — into a single SC-74 (SOT-457) package.

Transition frequency of 250 MHz is more than adequate for logic-level translation up into the low-MHz range and for switching loads like relay coils or LED strings where the 100 nA collector cutoff keeps off-state leakage negligible. The 300 mV saturation at 250 µA base drive and 5 mA collector current means the output stage stays cool driving modest loads; the 80 minimum hFE at 10 mA, 5 V confirms decent gain headroom for typical microcontroller interface levels.

SC-74 package — footprint and thermal reality

The SC-74 (SOT-457) is a six-lead surface-mount package. The 300 mW maximum power dissipation is the total for both transistors combined — if you run both channels at high current, derate accordingly. The SM6 supplier device package code is Toshiba's internal designation for this footprint; the standard SOT-457 land pattern applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between RN1608 and RN1607?

The RN1608 uses a 22 kΩ base resistor (R1) and 47 kΩ base-emitter resistor (R2). The RN1607 uses a different resistor pair — 10 kΩ and 47 kΩ respectively. That shifts the base-drive current at a given input voltage, so the two parts are not drop-in equivalents without checking the input drive level and saturation margin.

What is the replacement for RN1608?

No official replacement or second-source part is listed in the available documentation. If a drop-in substitute is needed, compare the resistor divider ratio (22k/47k) and the SC-74 footprint against other Toshiba pre-biased dual NPNs such as the RN1607, RN1609, or RN1610 series — but verify the bias resistor values match your circuit's base-drive requirement.