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BD238

Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ)Extended

TO-126A Bipolar (BJT) ROHS

DatasheetJLCPCBLCSC
Part id
cj/BD238
Category
Bipolar (BJT)
Package
TO-126
Pins
5
In stock
115 at JLCPCB (C55778179)
Used on
2 open-source boards

Overview

The BD238 is a bipolar made by Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ) in a TO-126 package with 3 pins. TO-126A Bipolar (BJT) ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Transistor_BJT:BD238, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_Vertical, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 115 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C55778179). 2 open-source boards in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

Symbol

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Transistor_BJT:BD238From KiCad's library

Footprint

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Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_VerticalFrom KiCad's library

Pinout

3
The pins of the BD238
PinNameType
1EPassive
2CPassive
3BInput

Open-source boards using it

2

Parts like it

8

Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the BD238?

Yes. The symbol is Transistor_BJT:BD238 and the footprint Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-126-3_Vertical, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the BD238?

TO-126, with 3 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the BD238 datasheet?

Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ) publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the BD238?

JLCPCB lists it as part C55778179, with 115 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the BD238?

Parts like it in the library: the BD237 by Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ), the BD434 by LGE, the BD441 by onsemi and the BD438 by STMicroelectronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the BD238?

2 boards in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.