2N5038 Datasheet & Equivalents
NPN
TO-3
High Power
SPTECH
VCEO
90V
Ic Max
20A
Pd Max
140W
hFE Gain
100
Quick Reference
The 2N5038 is a NPN bipolar junction transistor in a TO-3 package, manufactured by SPTECH. It supports a breakdown voltage of 90V and continuous collector current of 20A. It is widely used in switching and amplification circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SPTECH | Original Manufacturer |
| Package | TO-3 | Physical mounting |
| Transistor Type | BJT | Bipolar Junction Transistor |
| Category | Single | Configuration |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 90V | Max breakdown voltage |
| Collector Current (Ic) | 20A | Max current handling |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 140W | Max thermal limit |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 100 | Base signal amplification ratio |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | - | Max operating frequency |
| Saturation Voltage (VCEsat) | 2.5V | Voltage drop when fully ON |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (Vebo) | 7V | Max emitter-base breakdown |
| Collector Cutoff Current | 5mA | Leakage current when OFF |
| Operating Temp | - | Safe junction temperature range |
Equivalent Transistors & Alternatives
| Part | Type | Package | VCEO | IC | hFE | Pd | Manufacturer / Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ802G | NPN | TO-3 | 90V | 30A | 100 | 200W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| MJ11030 | NPN | TO-3 | 90V | 50A | 18000 | 300W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| 2N6338 | NPN | TO-3 | 100V | 25A | 120 | 200W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJ11016 | NPN | TO-3 | 120V | 30A | 1000 | 200W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJ11032 | NPN | TO-3 | 120V | 50A | 18000 | 300W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| BDY58 | NPN | TO-3 | 125V | 25A | 60 | 175W | SPTECH 📄 PDF |
| MJ15003G | NPN | TO-3 | 140V | 20A | 150 | 250W | onsemi 📄 PDF |
| BUV21G | NPN | TO-3 | 200V | 40A | 20 | 250W | onsemi 📄 PDF |