MPSW06G Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MPSW06G is an NPN bipolar junction transistor manufactured by onsemi, designed for general-purpose switching and amplification applications. It features an 80 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage rating and a maximum collector current of 500 mA, housed in a TO-92 through-hole package. The device is rated for 1 W maximum power dissipation and operates across a temperature range of -55°C to 150°C.

The MPSW06G is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production or repair requirements for systems utilizing this component.

Substiute Parts

MPSW06G

onsemiIn Stock: 5253MPSW06G Datasheet

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MPSA06

Fairchild SemiconductorIn Stock: 100447MPSA06 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the MPSW06G is determined by electrical and mechanical compatibility across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility Criteria:

• Transistor type must be NPN
• Collector current rating must be equal to or greater than 500 mA
• Collector-emitter breakdown voltage must be equal to or greater than 80 V
• Maximum power dissipation must support the application requirements
• Operating temperature range must encompass -55°C to 150°C

Mechanical Compatibility Criteria:

• Package type must be TO-92 through-hole configuration
• Pin configuration must be compatible with existing PCB layouts

The MPSA06 meets all electrical and mechanical substitution criteria for the MPSW06G. Both devices share identical maximum collector current (500 mA), collector-emitter breakdown voltage (80 V), operating temperature range (-55°C to 150°C), and through-hole TO-92 packaging. The MPSA06 offers enhanced performance characteristics including higher transition frequency (100 MHz versus 50 MHz) and improved current gain specifications, making it a direct functional replacement.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

MPSA06 as Primary Substitute:

The MPSA06 manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor is the direct equivalent for the obsolete MPSW06G. Both devices are classified under the same product category (Bipolar BJT Transistors) and share identical electrical ratings for collector current, breakdown voltage, and operating temperature range. The MPSA06 is currently in active production status, ensuring long-term supply chain availability.

The MPSA06 demonstrates superior performance in several parameters: transition frequency is doubled (100 MHz versus 50 MHz), DC current gain is increased (100 versus 60 minimum), collector cutoff current is reduced (100 nA versus 500 nA), and saturation voltage is lower (250 mV versus 400 mV). These improvements result in faster switching characteristics and reduced power dissipation in saturation conditions.

The MPSW06G offers a marginal advantage in maximum power dissipation (1 W versus 625 mW). Applications requiring sustained power dissipation approaching 1 W should evaluate thermal management requirements with the MPSA06 to ensure adequate heat dissipation within the TO-92 package constraints.

Both devices carry identical ECCN classification (EAR99) and operate across the full industrial temperature range (-55°C to 150°C), supporting equivalent compliance and regulatory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the MPSA06 directly replace the MPSW06G in existing designs?

A: Yes. The MPSA06 is electrically and mechanically compatible with the MPSW06G. Both devices feature identical collector current (500 mA), breakdown voltage (80 V), operating temperature range (-55°C to 150°C), and TO-92 through-hole packaging. Pin configuration is identical, allowing direct PCB substitution without layout modifications.

Q: What are the key differences between these two transistors?

A: The primary differences are: (1) transition frequency—MPSA06 operates at 100 MHz versus MPSW06G at 50 MHz; (2) DC current gain—MPSA06 minimum is 100 versus MPSW06G minimum of 60; (3) maximum power dissipation—MPSW06G is rated at 1 W versus MPSA06 at 625 mW; (4) product status—MPSA06 is active production while MPSW06G is obsolete.

Q: Are there thermal considerations when substituting the MPSA06 for the MPSW06G?

A: The MPSA06 has a lower maximum power dissipation rating (625 mW versus 1 W). Applications operating near the 1 W limit of the MPSW06G should verify that the MPSA06 thermal performance remains adequate. The TO-92 package thermal characteristics are identical between both devices; however, the reduced power rating may require circuit optimization to maintain equivalent thermal margins.

Q: Is the MPSA06 available in the same packaging as the MPSW06G?

A: Yes. Both transistors are housed in the TO-92 through-hole package (TO-226-3 configuration). The physical dimensions, pin spacing, and mounting requirements are identical, enabling direct substitution on existing PCBs without mechanical modification.

Q: What is the product status difference, and why does it matter?

A: The MPSW06G is classified as obsolete, indicating discontinued production and limited availability. The MPSA06 is in active production status, ensuring reliable long-term supply chain access, consistent manufacturing quality, and ongoing technical support from the manufacturer.

Q: Are there any compliance or regulatory differences between these parts?

A: No. Both the MPSW06G and MPSA06 carry identical ECCN classification (EAR99) and are subject to the same export control regulations. Both devices operate across the full industrial temperature range (-55°C to 150°C), supporting equivalent compliance requirements for industrial and commercial applications.