Osi Optoelectronics, Inc. · Electronic Components
SCA3538
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-231-3688
Part NumberSCA3538
ManufacturerOsi Optoelectronics, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-231-3688 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac90.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
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 SCA3538 available?
We can source SCA3538 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 SCA3538 by Osi Optoelectronics, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If SCA3538 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 SCA3538?
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 SCA3538?
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.