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2N5878 by:
Texas Instruments

Power Bipolar Transistor, 8A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin

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2N5878 by Texas Instruments is a Power Bipolar Transistor.
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Vyrian Power Bipolar Transistor, 8A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 4216
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2N5878 Texas Instruments Power Bipolar Transistor, 8A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete
ECCN Code EAR99
Case Connection Collector
Collector Current-Max (IC) 8 A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 80 V
Configuration Single
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 5
JEDEC-95 Code TO-3
JESD-30 Code O-MBFM-P2
Number of Elements 1
Number of Terminals 2
Operating Temperature-Max 200 °C
Package Body Material Metal
Package Shape Round
Package Style Flange Mount
Polarity/Channel Type Npn
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) 150 W
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Surface Mount No
Terminal Form Pin/Peg
Terminal Position Bottom
Transistor Application Switching
Transistor Element Material Silicon
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 4 Mhz

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2N5878 Motorola Semiconductor Products Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-204AA, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
2N5878 Central Semiconductor Corp Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
2N5878 STMicroelectronics Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
2N5878 Crimson Semiconductor Inc Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
2N5878 onsemi Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-204AA, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
2N5878 Continental Device India Ltd Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5878
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2N6648 Harris Semiconductor Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-204AA, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N6648
2N6383 Space Power Electronics Inc Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N6383
2N6648 Rochester Electronics LLC Check for Price 10A, 40V, PNP, Si, POWER TRANSISTOR, TO-204AA 2N5878 vs 2N6648
2N6275.MOD TT Electronics Resistors Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 50A I(C), 120V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-204AE, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N6275.MOD
2N6275 Space Power Electronics Inc Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 50A I(C), 120V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N6275
2N5877 TT Electronics Resistors Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-204AA, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N5877
2N1488 Microsemi Corporation (now Microchip) Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 6A I(C), 55V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-204AA, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N1488
2N1489 Central Semiconductor Corp Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 6A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N1489
JANTXV2N6649 Microsemi Corporation (now Microchip) Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 10A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs JANTXV2N6649
2N1488 Semitronics Corp Check for Price Power Bipolar Transistor, 6A I(C), 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-3, Metal, 2 Pin 2N5878 vs 2N1488
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