Question 1

What is 2N5956?

Accepted Answer

NPN Bipolar Transistor 2N5956

Question 2

What are the specifications of 2N5956?

Accepted Answer

Key specifications include: Type: NPN, Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: 40V, Collector-Base Voltage, max: 50V, Emitter-Base Voltage, max: 5V, Collector Current − Continuous, max: 6A, Collector Dissipation: 40W, DC Current Gain (hfe): 20to100, Transition Frequency, min: 5MHz, Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +200°C, Package: TO-66

Question 3

What are equivalent components to 2N5956?

Accepted Answer

See the component details for equivalent parts.

2N5956 Transistor — Specifications & Equivalents

Key Specifications

Equivalent & Replacement Parts

Type	NPN
Collector-Emitter Voltage, max	40V
Collector-Base Voltage, max	50V
Emitter-Base Voltage, max	5V
Collector Current − Continuous, max	6A
Collector Dissipation	40W
DC Current Gain (hfe)	20to100
Transition Frequency, min	5MHz
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range	-65 to +200°C
Package	TO-66