Semitronics Corp. · Electronic Components
2N3897
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR — NSN 5961-00-788-0824
Part Number2N3897
ManufacturerSemitronics Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-788-0824 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating22.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE AND 350.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE ON-STA
Terminals1 THREADED STUD AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Length1.402 INCHES MAXIMUM
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac200.0 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, PEAK AND 200.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE AND 330.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE,
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNPN
Overall Width Across Flats0.552 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM
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 2N3897 available?
We can source 2N3897 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 2N3897 by Semitronics Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N3897 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 2N3897?
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 2N3897?
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.