The 2SC761 is a silicon NPN epitaxial planar transistor manufactured by Panasonic. It's designed for low-noise amplifier applications and general-purpose switching.

Applications:

• Low-noise amplifiers (LNAs): Used in radio frequency (RF) circuits to amplify weak signals with minimal added noise.
• General-purpose switching: Employed as a switch in various electronic circuits for controlling current flow.
• Oscillator circuits: Can be used in oscillator circuits to generate signals at specific frequencies.
• Mixer circuits: Suitable for use in mixer circuits to combine or convert signals.

Features:

• Low noise figure: Designed to minimize added noise in amplifier circuits, making it suitable for sensitive applications.
• High current gain (hFE): Provides significant current amplification, allowing for efficient signal amplification.
• High transition frequency (fT): Enables operation at high frequencies, making it suitable for RF applications.
• Small signal amplification: Optimized for amplifying small signals with minimal distortion.
• Epitaxial planar structure: Provides improved performance and reliability.

Benefits:

• Improved signal reception: Enables the amplification of weak signals with minimal added noise.
• Efficient switching: Provides fast and reliable switching performance.
• Versatile application: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including amplification and switching.
• Compact size: Available in a small package for space-constrained applications.
• Reliable performance: Offers stable and reliable operation over a wide range of conditions.

Additional Details:

The 2SC761 has specific electrical characteristics, including collector-emitter voltage (VCEO), collector current (IC), and power dissipation (PD). These parameters should be considered when selecting the transistor for a specific application. It is typically available in a through-hole package.