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Toshiba Semiconductor RN2908,LF(CT — Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)

RN2908,LF(CT Dual PNP Pre-Biased Transistor, 50V, 100mA

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Toshiba RN2908,LF(CT dual PNP pre-biased transistor, 50V VCEO, 100mA Ic, 200mW, built-in bias resistors R1=22kΩ, R2=47kΩ, SOT-363 (US6) package, surface mount.

$0.27Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging6-TSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

RN2908,LF(CT specifications
ParameterValue
MountingSurface Mount
FET type2 PNP - Pre-Biased (Dual)
Voltage - collector emitter breakdown50V
Current - collector (Ic)100mA
Current - collector cutoff500nA
DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce80 @ 10mA, 5V
Power - max200mW
Frequency200MHz
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case6-TSSOP, SC-88, SOT-363
Resistor - base (R1)22kOhms
Resistor - emitter base (R2)47kOhms
Vce saturation (Max) @ ib, ic300mV @ 250µA, 5mA

Product details

Dual PNP with built-in 22k/47k bias resistors

The Toshiba RN2908,LF(CT packs two PNP pre-biased transistors into a single SOT-363 (US6) package. Each transistor has a 50V collector-emitter breakdown and is rated for 100mA continuous collector current.

200mW in a SOT-363 — thermal budget matters

The maximum power dissipation is 200mW for the entire dual package. In a dense PCB layout or an environment with limited airflow, that 200mW ceiling is the binding constraint, not the 100mA per-transistor current rating. The scorch mark tells you if you push past that limit in a warm enclosure, the part will fail open on one or both channels.

Saturation and gain at 5mA

The Vce(sat) is specified at 300mV maximum with a 250µA base drive and 5mA collector load. Minimum DC current gain (hFE) is 80 at 10mA collector current and 5V Vce. These numbers tell you the transistor is designed for saturated switching at modest currents — think driving a relay coil, an LED string, or the base of a larger power transistor — not linear amplification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RN2908 transistor used for?

This dual PNP pre-biased transistor is used as a space-saving switching element in applications like relay and solenoid drivers, LED drivers, and as an interface between a logic-level output and a higher-current load. The built-in bias resistors simplify the circuit by eliminating two external resistors per transistor.

What is the replacement or equivalent for RN2908?

The RN2904FE,LF is a close functional sibling with the same dual PNP pre-biased topology and package, but uses 47kΩ resistors for both R1 and R2 instead of the 22kΩ/47kΩ split. The difference in base resistance changes the turn-on threshold, so verify the drive voltage in your circuit before substituting.