Alternative to Obsolete NTE Transistor NTE2638

For an Alternative to Obsolete NTE Darlington NPN Transistor NTE2638 I present for your consideration MJE5742G from onsemi

DATASHEET_NTE2638.pdf (408.8 KB)

Mfr Part # MJE5742G
Mfr onsemi
DK Part # MJE5742GOS-ND
Description TRANS NPN DARL 400V 8A TO-220
Transistor Type NPN - Darlington
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max) 8 A
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) 400 V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic 3V @ 400mA, 8A
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce 200 @ 2A, 5V
Package / Case TO-220-3

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