Sprague Electric Co. World Hqs · Electronic Components
2N3840
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-01-072-2298
Part Number2N3840
ManufacturerSprague Electric Co. World Hqs
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-072-2298 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Height0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.085 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.178 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
Joint Electronic Device EngineerinT0-46
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM
Power Rating Per Characteristic400.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
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 2N3840 available?
We can source 2N3840 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 2N3840 by Sprague Electric Co. World Hqs obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N3840 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 2N3840?
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 2N3840?
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.