Microchip Technology Inc. · Electronic Components
3N162
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-498-8453
Part Number3N162
ManufacturerMicrochip Technology Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-498-8453 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating250.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT
Terminals4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.359 INCHES NOMINAL
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac10.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT
Electrode Internally ElectricallyBASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic2.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM
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 3N162 available?
We can source 3N162 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 3N162 by Microchip Technology Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3N162 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 3N162?
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 3N162?
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.