The 2SA965 transistor can have a current gain of 80 to 240. The gain of the 2SA965-O will be in the range from 80 to 160, for the 2SA965-Y it will be in the range from 120 to 240.

Characteristics of 2SA965 Transistor
- Type: PNP
- Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: -120 V
- Collector-Base Voltage, max: -120 V
- Emitter-Base Voltage, max: -5 V
- Collector Current − Continuous, max: -1.5 A
- Collector Dissipation: 0.9 W
- DC Current Gain (hfe): 80 to 240
- Transition Frequency, min: 120 MHz
- Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -55 to +150 °C
- Package: TO-92MOD
