Fairchild Semiconductor · Electronic Components
2N3724
NPN SS HIGH CURRENT HS SWITCH
Part Number2N3724
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-075-8098 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Current Rating500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINALTERMINAL
Overall Length0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPNJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICONSILICON
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac50.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 50.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, E
Power Rating Per Characteristic800.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION800.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
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 2N3724 available?
We can source 2N3724 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 2N3724 by Fairchild Semiconductor obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N3724 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 2N3724?
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 2N3724?
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.