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2N2896
TO 18 NPN Silicon Transistor
Part Number2N2896
ManufacturerSOLID STATE
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-455-8590 (NSN)
Additional NSNs5961-00-476-9501
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Current Rating50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.165 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.350 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN
Electrode Internally ElectricallyCOLLECTOR
Power Rating Per Characteristic850.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
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 2N2896 available?
We can source 2N2896 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 2N2896 by SOLID STATE obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N2896 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 2N2896?
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 2N2896?
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.