Solitron Devices · Electronic Components
2N3597
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-01-031-1997
Part Number2N3597
ManufacturerSolitron Devices
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-031-1997 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 20.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Length0.535 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width Across Flats0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM
Electrode Internally ElectricallyCOLLECTOR
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
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 2N3597 available?
We can source 2N3597 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 2N3597 by Solitron Devices obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N3597 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 2N3597?
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 2N3597?
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.