2N3879 The RCA 2N3879 is an NPN power silicon transistor designed for power supply applications. It offers a VCEO of 75V and a continuous collector current of 7A.
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2N3879

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The RCA 2N3879 is an NPN power silicon transistor designed for power supply applications. It offers a VCEO of 75V and a continuous collector current of 7A.
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2N3879 Description

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The RCA 2N3879 is a high-performance NPN power silicon transistor, qualified per MIL-PRF-19500/526. It is designed for applications such as regulators and shunts in power supplies.

 

Key electrical characteristics include a collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of 75V and a collector current (IC) of up to 7A. The device can handle a total power dissipation of 35W at 25°C case temperature. It features a forward-current transfer ratio (hFE) ranging from 40 to 80 at IC = 0.5A, VCE = 5.0V, and 20 to 100 at IC = 4.0A, VCE = 5.0V.

 

Dynamic characteristics include a magnitude of common emitter small-signal forward current transfer ratio of 4.0 to 20 at 10 MHz and an output capacitance (Cobo) of 175 pF. Switching characteristics show a turn-on time (ton) of 0.44 μs and a turn-off time (toff) of 1.2 μs.

 

The transistor is housed in a TO-66 (TO-213AA) package, suitable for through-hole mounting. The operating and storage junction temperature range is from -65°C to +200°C, with a thermal resistance (junction-to-case) of 5.0°C/W.

2N3879 Quick Information

Product Type: NPN Power Silicon Transistor
Canonical Name: 2N3879 NPN Power Silicon Transistor
Subcategory: NPN

2N3879 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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2N3879 Features

  • NPN power silicon transistor
  • 75V collector-emitter voltage
  • 7A continuous collector current
  • 35W power dissipation
  • TO-66 package

2N3879 Applications

  • Power supply regulators
  • Shunt applications
  • High current switching
  • General purpose amplification

2N3879 FAQs

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What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage for the 2N3879 transistor?

The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) for the 2N3879 transistor is 75 Vdc.

What is the continuous collector current rating of the 2N3879?

The continuous collector current (IC) rating for the 2N3879 is 7.0 Adc.

What is the total power dissipation of the 2N3879 at 25°C?

The total power dissipation (PT) for the 2N3879 at a case temperature of 25°C is 35 W.

What is the operating junction temperature range for the 2N3879?

The operating and storage junction temperature range for the 2N3879 is -65°C to +200°C.

What is the package type for the 2N3879 transistor?

The 2N3879 transistor is available in a TO-66 (TO-213AA) package.

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