What Is the 2N7000? Small N-Channel MOSFET: Pinout and Uses
The 2N7000 is a small-signal N-channel MOSFET. With a logic-level gate it turns on at 5 V; it can be driven directly from an MCU. It is used for low-current load switching (an LED, a small relay) and logic level shifting. Its TO-92 pinout is S-G-D; V_DS 60 V, ~200 mA. For high current use the IRLZ44N.
The 2N7000 is a small-signal N-channel MOSFET. With a logic-level gate (turns on at 5 V) it can be driven directly from a microcontroller; it is common in low-current switching and level shifting. For the concept, see what is a MOSFET.
What is the 2N7000 used for?
Small load switching (an LED, a small relay), logic level shifting (5 V ↔ 3.3 V), signal switching. For high current use a power MOSFET (IRFZ44N/IRLZ44N).
2N7000 pinout (TO-92)
Flat face front, left to right: S – G – D (Source, Gate, Drain).
| Lead | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Source (S) |
| 2 | Gate (G) |
| 3 | Drain (D) |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | N-channel MOSFET (logic level) |
| VDS | 60 V |
| ID | ~200 mA (continuous) |
| VGS(th) | ~0.8–3 V |
Equivalents
- BS170: a very close equivalent (some versions differ in pinout — verify).
- 2N7002: the SMD (SOT-23) version.
- IRLZ44N: a high-current logic-level MOSFET.
Find it in our catalog
Use the 2N7000 search.