Bkc Semiconductors Inc. · Electronic Components
1N3838
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR — NSN 5961-00-117-7906
Part Number1N3838
ManufacturerBkc Semiconductors Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-117-7906 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Current Rating10.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, RMS TOTAL
Terminals2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.290 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac60.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE
Electrode Internally ElectricallyGATE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 1N3838 available?
We can source 1N3838 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 1N3838 by Bkc Semiconductors Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1N3838 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 1N3838?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 1N3838?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.