Synth & Eurorack Parts / DIY

Our Synth & Eurorack Parts / DIY category is a curated list of items that are commonly found in synth/eurorack projects. The items and filters here do not represent our full lineup of parts. If you don't see what you are looking for, check out our main categories or send us a suggestion and we'll look into adding it.

Transistors

Transistor - MPSA18, Low Noise, 200mA 45V NPN
NPN low noise transistor (TO-92 package) - designed for high gain, low noise general purpose amplifier applications.
  • Max collector to emitter voltage = 45 V
  • Max collector to base voltage = 45 V
  • Max emitter to base voltage = 6.5 V
  • Max collector current = 0.2 A (continuous)
$0.15
Transistor - 2N3904, TO-92 case, NPN
General purpose low-power NPN bipolar junction transistor, used frequently in hobbyist electronic projects.
$0.18
Transistor - 2N5088, Bipolar, General Purpose
2N5088 NPN Bipolar Junction Transistor in TO-92 package
$0.20
Transistor - 2N4125, Silicon, TO-92 case, PNP
The 2N4125 is a general purpose silicon NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The 2N4125 is primarily intended for general purpose amplification. It is a popular choice for silicon fuzz pedals due to its low hFE specifications. It has also been used in a variety of classic pedals such as the Phase 90.
$0.25
Transistor - MPSA14, Darlington, 500mA, 30V, NPN
MPSA14 NPN Darlington transistor (TO-92 package) - designed for high gain, low noise general purpose amplifier applications.
  • Max collector to emitter voltage = 30 V
  • Max collector to base voltage = 30 V
  • Max emitter to base voltage = 10 V
  • Max collector current = 0.5 A (continuous)
$0.25
Transistor - MPSA64, Darlington, -500mA, -30V, PNP
MPSA63 PNP Darlington transistor (TO-92 package) - designed for high gain, low noise general purpose amplifier applications.
  • Max collector to emitter voltage = -30V
  • Max collector to base voltage = -30 V
  • Max emitter to base voltage = -10 V
  • Max collector current = -0.5 A (continuous)
$0.25
Transistor - 2N3906, TO-92 case, PNP
General purpose low-power PNP bipolar junction transistor, used frequently in hobbyist electronic projects. For the NPN 2N3904 see P-Q2N3904
$0.28
Transistor - 2N5087, Bipolar, General Purpose, PNP
2N5087 PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor in TO-92 package. For the NPN 2N5087 see P-Q2N5088
$0.29
Transistor - BC546, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC546 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC546’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC546 is available in two different gain ranges: BC546B and BC546C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC546B 200-450 BC546C 420-800
$0.30
Transistor - 2N4401, Silicon, TO-92 case, NPN
The 2N4401 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The 2N4401’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Transistor - BC548, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC548 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC548’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC548 is available in two different gain ranges: BC548B and BC548C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC548B 200-450 BC548C 420-800
$0.30
Transistor - 2N5172, Silicon, TO-92 case, NPN
The 2N5172 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The 2N5172’s typical applications include general purpose amplification and switching.
$0.30
Transistor - BC557C, General Purpose, TO-92 case, PNP
The BC557 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC557’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Transistor - BC184, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC184 is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The BC184 is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. BC184 was used in various Colorsound pedals - Jumbo Tone Bender, Supa Tone Bender, Power Boost, etc. It was also used in the Schaller Fuzz, and has been used in fuzz pedals from well-known builders such as Skreddy Pedals, D*A*M, and Stu Castledine.
$0.30
Transistor - BC338, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC338 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC338’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC338 is available in three different gain ranges: BC338-16, BC338-25, and BC338-40. Type hFE Range (IC=100mA, VCE=1V) Typical hFE (IC=100mA, VCE=1V) BC338-16 100-250 160 BC338-25 160-400 250 BC338-40 250-630 400
$0.30
Transistor - BC547, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC547 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC547’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC547 is available in two different gain ranges: BC547B and BC547C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC547B 200-450 BC547C 420-800
$0.30
Transistor - 2N4403, Silicon, TO-92 case, PNP
The 2N4403 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The 2N4403’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Transistor - BC549, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC549 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC549’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC549 is available in two different gain ranges: BC549B and BC549C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC549B 200-450 BC549C 420-800
Starting at $0.30
Transistor - BC558C, General Purpose, TO-92 case, PNP
The BC558 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC558’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Transistor - BC337, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC337 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC337’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC337 is available in three different gain ranges: BC337-16, BC337-25, and BC337-40. Type hFE Range (IC=100mA, VCE=1V) Typical hFE (IC=100mA, VCE=1V) BC337-16 100-250 160 BC337-25 160-400 250 BC337-40 250-630 400
$0.30
Transistor - BC550, TO-92 case, NPN
Low noise transistor for audio frequency amplifier applications.
$0.32
Transistor - BC183, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN, Gain Sorted
The BC183 is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The BC183 is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. The BC183 is available in three different gain ranges: BC183A, BC183B, and BC183C. Type hfe (IC=2mA, VCE=5V, f=1KHz) BC183A 125-260 BC183B 240-500 BC183C 450-900
Starting at $0.32
Transistor - BC183L, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC183L is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The BC183L is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. The BC183L was used in some of the earliest silicon Fuzz Face pedals. The ECB pinout matches the arrangement on the P-PC-FUZZ-ISS2-BRN Iss. 2 PCB
  • NPN polarity
  • Collector emitter breakdown voltage 30V
  • Collector base breakdown voltage 45V
  • Collector current 100mA
  • Power 1W
  • Transition frequency 120MHz
  • TO-92 case
$0.35
Transistor - BC560, General Purpose, TO-92 case, PNP
The BC560 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC560’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.35