Alternatives to Central Semiconductor Corp 2N4916
Central Semiconductor Corp 2N4916 and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
| 2N4916Central Semiconductor Corp | PN4916 PBFREECentral Semiconductor Corp | PN4916 TIN/LEADCentral Semiconductor Corp | +2more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFF Compatibility | The pinout assignments are identically compatible (Emitter on pin 1, Base on pin 2, Collector on pin 3), but the physical package is a modern TO-92 plastic housing instead of the obsolete domed TO-106 metal-hybrid package.Housed in a TO-92 plastic package, which has a slightly different physical outline and dimensions compared to the original TO-106 package, although both are standard 3-pin through-hole devices.Utilizes the same silicon die, matching all absolute maximum ratings, DC current gain (hFE), and high-frequency switching and amplification capabilities. | Maintains the same Emitter-Base-Collector pinout layout on through-hole leads, but the outer package shape is the standard TO-92 rather than the obsolete TO-106 domed shape.The package changes from TO-106 to a plastic TO-92, which differs slightly in physical footprint and profile height.Utilizes the exact same silicon design, ensuring full compatibility with existing circuitry. | ||
 AI Summary | 2N4916 by Central Semiconductor Corp: Bipolar (BJT) Transistor PNP 30 V 400MHz Through Hole TO-106. | This is the direct modern silicon equivalent to the obsolete 2N4916, migrated to the highly standard TO-92 plastic package with a lead-free finish. It maintains identical electrical characteristics, making it the most seamless transition for designs where high-frequency PNP performance is required.
| For legacy, high-reliability, or military applications that mandate tin/lead plating, this variant offers the exact 2N4916 silicon die inside a standard TO-92 package with a traditional Sn/Pb lead finish. It perfectly preserves the original electrical behavior and frequency performance.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | Discontinued | Unknown | Unknown | |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Description | Bipolar (BJT) Transistor PNP 30 V 400MHz Through Hole TO-106 | This is the direct modern silicon equivalent to the obsolete 2N4916, migrated to the highly standard TO-92 plastic package with a lead-free | For legacy, high-reliability, or military applications that mandate tin/lead plating, this variant offers the exact 2N4916 silicon die insid | |
| Manufacturer | Central Semiconductor Corp | Central Semiconductor Corp | Central Semiconductor Corp | |
| Type | Transistors | Component | Component | |
| Datasheet | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 6 weeks | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | OBSOLETE | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 0000.00.0000 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | - | - | |
| Package / Case | TO-106-3 Domed | - | - | |
| Transistor Type | PNP | - | - | |
| Frequency - Transition | 400MHz | - | - | |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-106 | - | - | |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 300mV @ 5mA, 50mA | - | - | |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce | 70 @ 10mA, 1V | - | - | |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) | 30 V | - | - |
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Yes. The Central Semiconductor Corp 2N4916 is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the Central Semiconductor Corp 2N4916 are the PN4916 PBFREE (Central Semiconductor Corp) and the PN4916 TIN/LEAD (Central Semiconductor Corp), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the 2N4916 are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The 2N4916 (Central Semiconductor Corp) is a part in the Transistors category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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