2SC5006-A Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference

Part Overview

The CEL 2SC5006-A is an NPN bipolar junction RF transistor, category: Transistors, Bipolar (BJT), with key features including a 12V maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage, 100mA maximum collector current, 4.5GHz transition frequency, 125mW power dissipation, 1.2dB typical noise figure at 1GHz, a current gain of 80 (at 7mA, 3V), and surface mount SOT-523 packaging. This component is now classified as obsolete. Due to its discontinued manufacturing status and limited inventory, it is necessary to identify strictly equivalent alternative models that match or exceed the required electrical and mechanical characteristics for replacement in engineering applications.

Substiute Parts

2SC5006-A

CELIn Stock: 7732SC5006-A Datasheet

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CMUT5179 TR PBFREE

Central Semiconductor CorpIn Stock: 13609CMUT5179 TR PBFREE Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts are identified based on strict electrical, thermal, mechanical, and compliance parameters, including:

• NPN transistor type
• Maximum collector-emitter voltage
• Maximum collector current
• Transition frequency (fT)
• Noise figure at specified frequency
• Gain
• Maximum power dissipation
• Minimum DC current gain at specified current and voltage
• Operating temperature range
• Package / case (SOT-523 or functional equivalents in the same footprint)
• Mounting type (surface mount)
• Moisture Sensitivity Level and REACH compliance

Only those parts that match these defined parameters are considered equivalent or substitutable for the 2SC5006-A.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The CEL 2SC5006-A is obsolete, limiting ongoing production compatibility. Substitute RF transistors such as the Central Semiconductor Corp CMUT5179 TR PBFREE are currently active and offer comparable compliance, including REACH status and MSL 1 unlimited moisture sensitivity. Component selection can be strictly supported based on product lifecycle status, inventory availability, and regulatory certification equivalence provided in the parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the main criteria for selecting substitute transistors for the 2SC5006-A?
A: Substitutes must match the NPN transistor type, surface mount package, comparable voltage, current, frequency, noise performance, gain, power, and compliance with MSL and REACH status.

Q: Are there important packaging considerations when substituting the 2SC5006-A?
A: Substitute parts should offer SOT-523 or functionally equivalent footprint for surface mount compatibility.

Q: How does product status affect substitution decisions?
A: The 2SC5006-A is obsolete; active status substitutes ensure continued supply and manufacturability within approved compliance frameworks.

Q: Is there a difference in compliance requirements?
A: Both 2SC5006-A and CMUT5179 TR PBFREE meet MSL 1 (Unlimited) and REACH unaffected status based on provided data.

Q: Can gain, frequency, or other radio frequency specifications affect equivalence?
A: All substitutions are based solely on the explicitly provided key electrical and mechanical parameters for this category.