2N438 — TRANSISTOR

✓ Government record, cited

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2N438: TRANSISTOR.

The TRANSISTOR is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include overall_length: 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, mounting_method: TERMINAL, terminal_length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN, overall_diameter: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, features_provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE, internal_configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5961-00-686-8382, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS

2N438

NSN: 5961-00-686-8382
FSC: 5961 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
CAGE: 80131 — ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

SPECIFICATIONS

overall_length	0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
mounting_method	TERMINAL
terminal_length	1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
overall_diameter	0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
features_provided	HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
internal_configuration	JUNCTION CONTACT
semiconductor_material	GERMANIUM
terminal_circle_diameter	0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
terminal_type_and_quantity	3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
internal_junction_configuration	NPN
power_rating_per_characteristic	100.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
current_rating_per_characteristic	10.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
NSN	5961-00-686-8382

COMPONENT DIAGRAM

KEY FEATURES

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VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS PER CHARACTERISTIC: 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN

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MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP PER MEASUREMENT POINT: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC

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OVERALL DIAMETER: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN

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TERMINAL LENGTH: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN

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MOUNTING METHOD: TERMINAL

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INTERNAL JUNCTION CONFIGURATION: NPN

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SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL: GERMANIUM

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS PER CHARACTERISTIC	30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP PER MEASUREMENT POINT	100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
OVERALL DIAMETER	0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
TERMINAL LENGTH	1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
MOUNTING METHOD	TERMINAL
INTERNAL JUNCTION CONFIGURATION	NPN
SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL	GERMANIUM
OVERALL LENGTH	0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INTERNAL CONFIGURATION	JUNCTION CONTACT
FEATURES PROVIDED	HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE

SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1

RELEASE2064Reference document

Same NSN cross-reference

Reference document — Secondary reference

LIFECYCLE

NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog

No demilitarization required

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is 2N438?

2N438 is a TRANSISTOR.

What parts can replace 2N438?

There is 1 known substitute for 2N438: RELEASE2064. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.

What is the NSN for 2N438?

2N438 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5961-00-686-8382. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.

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