2n2222A vs P2n2222A

Frequently asked question on transistors: types, substitutions, how to test, use and misuse them.
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Post by bay-fisher »

Hi all. Silly question, probably deserves a silly answer. Are these two essentially the same? Cheers.

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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2N2222

P-designation has a lower collector current, not sure that would make a difference in a 9-volt stompbox application.
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the pn2222a i encountered all had a higher Hfe than their 2n counterparts.

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