2SC3988-N Bipolar Transistor

Characteristics of 2SC3988-N Transistor

  • Type: NPN
  • Collector-Emitter Voltage, max: 500 V
  • Collector-Base Voltage, max: 800 V
  • Emitter-Base Voltage, max: 7 V
  • Collector Current − Continuous, max: 25 A
  • Collector Dissipation: 150 W
  • DC Current Gain (hfe): 30 to 50
  • Transition Frequency, min: 18 MHz
  • Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range: -55 to +150 °C
  • Package: TO-3P

Pinout of 2SC3988-N

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Classification of hFE

The 2SC3988-N transistor can have a current gain of 30 to 50. The gain of the 2SC3988 will be in the range from 15 to 50, for the 2SC3988-L it will be in the range from 15 to 30, for the 2SC3988-M it will be in the range from 20 to 40.

Marking

Sometimes the "2S" prefix is not marked on the package - the 2SC3988-N might only be marked "C3988-N".

Replacement and Equivalent for 2SC3988-N transistor

You can replace the 2SC3988-N with the 2SC3989, 2SC3989-N, 2SC3990, 2SC3990-N, 2SC3991 or 2SC3991-N.
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