Alternatives to onsemi 2N3904
onsemi 2N3904 and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
2N3904onsemi | 2N3904BUonsemi | 2N3904Diotec Semiconductor | +3more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Same TO-92 package with standard 1: Emitter, 2: Base, 3: Collector pinout.Identical physical dimensions and mounting style (THT TO-92).Identical electrical specifications across all parameters. | Same TO-92 package with standard 1: Emitter, 2: Base, 3: Collector pinout.Matches standard TO-92-3 physical dimensions.All key parameters (voltage, current, power, frequency) are equivalent to the original. | ||
2N3904 by onsemi: Bipolar (BJT) Transistor NPN 40 V 200 mA 300MHz 625 mW Through Hole TO-92 (TO-226). | This is the active bulk-packaged version of the original onsemi 2N3904, serving as a direct drop-in replacement with identical electrical and physical characteristics.
| An active second-source 2N3904 in a TO-92 package, offering an exact fit, form, and functional match to ensure seamless continuity in existing designs.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | |
| Market Availability | Non-stock | In stock | In stock | |
| REACH | Unknown | REACH | REACH | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | |
| Description | Bipolar (BJT) Transistor NPN 40 V 200 mA 300MHz 625 mW Through Hole TO-92 (TO-226) | Bipolar (BJT) Transistor NPN 40 V 200 mA 300MHz 625 mW Through Hole TO-92-3 | Bipolar (BJT) Transistor NPN 40 V 200 mA 300MHz 625 mW Through Hole TO-92 | |
| Manufacturer | onsemi | onsemi | Diotec Semiconductor | |
| Type | Transistors | Transistors | Transistors | |
| Datasheet | Open | Open | Open | |
| Lead Time | 15 weeks | 34 weeks | 6 weeks | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8541.21.0075 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | - | - | |
| Power - Max | 625 mW | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | - | - | |
| Package / Case | TO-226-3, TO-92-3 Long Body | - | - | |
| Transistor Type | NPN | - | - | |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 150°C (TJ) | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The onsemi 2N3904 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 onsemi 2N3904 are the 2N3904BU (onsemi) and the 2N3904 (Diotec Semiconductor), out of 5 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Yes. The leading alternatives to the 2N3904 are fit-, form- and function-compatible — the same package and pinout with matching key electrical specifications — so they drop in without PCB changes. Always confirm the parameters critical to your design against the alternative's datasheet before committing.
The 2N3904 (onsemi) 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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