The 2N3823 from Microchip is a high-performance, complementary-symmetry, NPN, epitaxial-base, and planar-collector transistor. It features high current gain, low noise, and high voltage breakdown. The 2N3823 can be used as a general purpose amplifying or switching device, in amplifier circuits such as low, medium, and high frequency TV, audio amplifying, and switching applications. It is also suitable for radio frequency and power amplifier, and driver circuits. The package of the 2N3823 is a metal-can (TO-39) that is designed to be easily soldered and mounted on the printed circuit board. The pin configuration of the 2N3823 is as follows: Collector (Pin 1); Emitter (Pin 2); Base (Pin 3).