Texas Instruments Incorporated · Electronic Components
BF398
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-01-071-3240
Part NumberBF398
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-071-3240 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Current Rating100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.200 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width0.177 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.188 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Height0.149 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.169 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Rating Per Characteristic625.0 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 BF398 available?
We can source BF398 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 BF398 by Texas Instruments Incorporated obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BF398 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 BF398?
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 BF398?
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.