2SB688 - B688 High Power Transistor PNP (8A-120V)

Description

B688 or 2SB688 is a TO-3P package PNP transistor manufactured mainly for audio amplifier applications, today we are going to discuss about B688 transistor pinout, equivalent, features, uses and other important information. Features / Technical Specifications: Package Type: TO-220 Transistor Type: PNP Max Collector Current(IC): -8A Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): -120V Max Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): -120V Max Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO): -5V Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 80 Watt Minimum & Maximum DC Current Gain (hFE): 55 To 160 Max Storage & Operating temperature: -55 to +150 Centigrade NPN Complementary: NPN Complementary of 2SB688 is 2SD718 Replacement and Equivalent: 2SA1986, 2SA2031, 2SA1942, 2SA1805, 2SA1695, 2SA1492, 2SB1317 2SA1386, 2SA1301, 2SA1941, 2SA1146, 2SA1105, 2SA1186, 2SA1943, 2SA1303, 2SA1093, 2SA1940, 2SA1804, 2SA1694, 2SA1104, 2SA1516, 2SA1106,2SA1491, 2SA1264, 2SA1490, 2SA1302, 2SA1265. D718 Transistor Explained / Description: B688 is a popular and widely used PNP BJT transistor manufactured in TO-3P package. This transistor is primarily designed for audio amplification purposes in high-power audio amplifier applications. 2SB688 performs very well over wide range of audible frequencies due to which it delivers quite good sound quality at the output with bass boost. It delivers an audio output of 45 to 50 Watts and it is usually used with its NPN complementary D718 to build high-power audio amplifiers. The max collector to emitter voltage of the t