Renesas Electronics America · Electronic Components
2N5838
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-100-1183
Part Number2N5838
ManufacturerRenesas Electronics America
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-100-1183 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 1.500 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE
Terminals1 CASE AND 1 CASE AND 2 PIN2 PIN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Overall Length0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.450 INCHES MAXIMUM0.450 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION
Power Rating Per Characteristic57.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION57.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPNJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN
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 2N5838 available?
We can source 2N5838 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 2N5838 by Renesas Electronics America obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N5838 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 2N5838?
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 2N5838?
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.