Equivalent for BC182L

[shaunbt123]

Hi All,
Im building a small signal booster for guitar, was wondering if there is an equivalent for the BC182L transistor?

Cheers

[redwire]

Re: Equivalent for BC182L

There's some story about the BC182L here. I guess it was popular in classic old guitar effects pedals, but the metal can was replaced by plastic ones.
BC182L is 50V, B=120-500, and ECB pinout, 10 dB noise fig.
BC547B is 45V, B=200-450, and CBE pinout, 10 dB noise fig.
BC546B is 65V, B=200-450, and CBE pinout, 10 dB noise fig.
BC550B is 45V, B=200-450, and CBE pinout, lowest noise 4dB
BC549B is 30V, B=200-450, and CBE pinout, lowest noise 4dB

Your choice depends on the power supply voltage. Note the pinouts mean you must bend the leads to match.

[shaunbt123]

Re: Equivalent for BC182L

Thanks for the info Redwire.