Ministry Of Defence, Air Defence & Maritime Radars Dt · Electronic Components
C38E
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR — NSN 5961-00-246-8945
Part NumberC38E
ManufacturerMinistry Of Defence, Air Defence & Maritime Radars Dt
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-246-8945 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating35.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT
Terminals2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Length0.330 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac500.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNPN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting Facility Quantity1
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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 C38E available?
We can source C38E 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 C38E by Ministry Of Defence, Air Defence & Maritime Radars Dt obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C38E 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 C38E?
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 C38E?
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.