The 2N5038 is a bipolar NPN transistor designed for high-current switching applications, housed in a hermetically sealed TO-3 package. It has a collector-emitter voltage rating of 90V, a continuous collector current of 20A, and a total power dissipation of 140W at 25°C, with a derating of 0.8W/°C above that temperature. The thermal resistance from junction to case is 1.25°C/W. Maximum base-emitter voltage is 7V, and collector-base voltage is 150V. The device exhibits a forward-current transfer ratio (hFE) of 20 to 250 depending on collector current, and collector-emitter saturation voltage of up to 2.5V at 20A collector and 5A base current. Rise and fall times are 0.5µs, with a storage time of 1.5µs. The case serves as the collector terminal.
Trans GP BJT NPN 90V 20A 140000mW 3-Pin(2+Tab) TO-3 Product overview: 2N5038 from TT Electronics is a Bipolar Transistor for signal amplification, switching, driver stages, discrete power control, and general electronic circuit design. It is useful for engineers and buyers comparing datasheets, replacement parts, BOM lines, package options, lifecycle status, and procurement availability. Key searchable attributes include 90V, 20A, 140000mW. Search-friendly keywords include transistor, BJT, switching, amplification, 90V, 20A, 140000mW, Bipolar Transistor, Single Bipolar Transistors. This listing supports clearer product discovery for industrial, commercial, repair, automation, power, sensing, and embedded system projects. Product number 276-2N5038 can be used for catalog matching and distributor lookup.
| ERSAELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. | |
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| Product Category | Bipolar RF Transistors |
| Product Number | 276-2N5038 |
| Product Name | 90V 20A 140000mW Bipolar Transistor |
| IC(max) | 20000 milliamps |
