Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. · Electronic Components
2N538
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-898-9365
Part Number2N538
ManufacturerGpd Optoelectronics Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-898-9365 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 3.50 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Overall Length0.360 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.150 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION
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 2N538 available?
We can source 2N538 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 2N538 by Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N538 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 2N538?
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 2N538?
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.