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High-voltage NPN transistor

MPSA42 Applications

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Level interfaces

Use the high collector-voltage capability with deliberate current limiting and appropriate physical spacing.

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Low-voltage demonstration

The 5 V LED circuit illustrates control polarity and current limiting without using the maximum voltage rating.

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