S8550, TO-92 Transistor

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S8550, TO-92 Transistor

FE34

Manufacturer
Fairchild
Package / Case
TO-92

About S8550, TO-92 Transistor

S8550, a PNP-type BJT transistor commonly used in circuits requiring low voltage and high current. Thanks to its compact TO-92 package, it is readily preferred in both hobby projects and professional electronic designs. With collector current up to 700 mA and collector-emitter voltage rating up to 20 V, it is ideal for audio amplification circuits, push-pull output stages, and general-purpose small-signal applications.

The S8550 provides clean and balanced output in Class B audio amplifiers thanks to its high current gain (hFE 85–300 range). It is a popular PNP solution frequently chosen in electronic circuits due to its low cost, reliability, and wide range of applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Transistor Type: PNP BJT

  • Collector Current (IC): 700 mA

  • Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 20 V

  • Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE): -5 V

  • Current Gain (hFE): 85 – 300

  • Package Type: TO-92

  • Application Class: Suitable for Class B push-pull outputs

Application Areas

  • Audio amplification circuits

  • Class B and push-pull amplifier stages

  • Small-signal and low-power driver circuits

  • General-purpose circuits requiring high gain

  • Electronic hobby projects and low-voltage applications