2SC458-C silicon NPN transistor - Hitachi

2SC458-C silicon NPN transistor in a X-172 slab package by Hitachi.

Awaiting original datasheet.

*** Please note this is not the later TO-92 package, these are the original Hitachi items pre- 1985. (pin out is different - see above photo) ***

The 2SC457 has a seriously bad reputation, mostly in relation to higher end Akai audio equipment and also the high quantity of fakes currently in circulation.

So please email if you need these to be selected / matched, or have any questions. 

Status: NOS (New Old Stock)        H_fe gain ranking : "C" = 160 to 320

Tested components: YES   

RoHS compliant: no