Product Overview
ETCO 2N2048 PNP BJT, TO-5 Metal Can, 15V 0.1A 0.15W - Unused NOS with Gold Leads
Condition
Unused NOS. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed. Matte black TO-5 metal can with ETCO and 2N2048 markings legible in white print; gold flange and three long gold leads present with no visible damage. Sourced from legacy electronics supply chains.
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Product Overview
ETCO 2N2048 PNP silicon bipolar junction transistor in a TO-5 metal can package. Rated 15V collector-emitter, 0.1A collector current, and 0.15W total device dissipation. Functions as an electronic switch or amplifier in low-power circuits, controlling larger currents with a smaller base signal. Gold leads indicate NOS heritage from an era when gold terminations were standard in quality discrete components.
Key Features
- Type: PNP silicon BJT
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 15V
- Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO): 15V
- Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): 5V
- Collector Current (IC): 0.1A (100mA)
- Total Device Dissipation (PD): 0.15W (150mW)
- Operating Junction Temperature: -65°C to +175°C
- Package: TO-5 metal can
- Gold leads and gold-toned flange
- Markings: ETCO / 2N2048 in white print on matte black metal can top
Applications
- Small-signal amplification in audio and low-frequency analog circuits
- Low-power switching in control and signal-routing circuits
- Direct replacement for 2N2048 in vintage or legacy equipment requiring PNP TO-5 devices
- Breadboard experimentation and hobbyist electronics projects operating at low supply voltages
- Educational circuit builds where a classic PNP BJT in a metal can is the target device
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an NPN or PNP transistor?
PNP. It requires appropriate biasing for PNP operation and is not a drop-in substitute for NPN transistors without circuit modification.
What package is this?
TO-5 metal can with three leads. Gold leads and a gold-toned flange are visible on the unit being sold.
What are the key electrical limits I need to stay within?
Collector-emitter voltage: 15V. Collector current: 0.1A (100mA). Total device dissipation: 0.15W (150mW). Keep your application within all three limits.
Is a datasheet included?
Not included. The 2N2048 is a well-documented JEDEC-registered part number and technical references are widely available through component distributors and electronics archives.
Gold leads on a transistor this small are a quiet reminder that someone once built things to last. Whether you are repairing a vintage instrument or just want the right PNP in a TO-5 can, this one has been waiting in good company.
