Question 1

What is 2N5838?

Accepted Answer

NPN Bipolar Transistor 2N5838

Question 2

What are the specifications of 2N5838?

Accepted Answer

Key specifications include: Type: NPN, Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: 250V, Collector-Base Voltage, max: 275V, Emitter-Base Voltage, max: 6V, Collector Current − Continuous, max: 3A, Collector Dissipation: 100W, DC Current Gain (hfe): 8to40, Transition Frequency, min: 5MHz, Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -65 to +200°C, Package: TO-3

Question 3

What are equivalent components to 2N5838?

Accepted Answer

See the component details for equivalent parts.

2N5838 Transistor — Specifications & Equivalents

Key Specifications

Equivalent & Replacement Parts

Type	NPN
Collector-Emitter Voltage, max	250V
Collector-Base Voltage, max	275V
Emitter-Base Voltage, max	6V
Collector Current − Continuous, max	3A
Collector Dissipation	100W
DC Current Gain (hfe)	8to40
Transition Frequency, min	5MHz
Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range	-65 to +200°C
Package	TO-3