Discrete Semiconductor Products
2N3879
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75V NPN POWER BJT THT TO-66 ROHS COMPLIANT: YES
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Discrete Semiconductor Products
2N3879
ActiveMicrochip Technology
75V NPN POWER BJT THT TO-66 ROHS COMPLIANT: YES
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Technical Specifications
Parameters and characteristics for this part
| Specification | 2N3879 |
|---|---|
| Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) [Max] | 7 A |
| Current - Collector Cutoff (Max) [Max] | 4 mA |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce [Min] | 40 |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | TO-66-2, TO-213AA |
| Power - Max [Max] | 35 W |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-66 (TO-213AA) |
| Transistor Type | NPN |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 1.2 V |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) [Max] | 75 V |
Pricing
Prices provided here are for design reference only. For realtime values and availability, please visit the distributors directly
| Distributor | Package | Quantity | $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digikey | Bulk | 1 | $ 22.96 | |
| 100 | $ 21.32 | |||
| Microchip Direct | N/A | 1 | $ 22.96 | |
| Newark | Each | 100 | $ 21.32 | |
| 500 | $ 20.50 | |||
Description
General part information
JANTX2N3879-Transistor Series
This specification covers the performance requirements for NPN, silicon, power, 2N3879 transistors. Three levels of product assurance (JAN, JANTX and JANTXV) are provided for each device type as specified in MIL-PRF-19500/526. The device package outline is a modified TO-213AA (similar to a TO-66).
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