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RCA 2N4259 TO-3 Power Transistor Vintage USA Semiconductor

Transistors & Semiconductors • SKU RCA-2N4259-TO3-505

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Vintage RCA 2N4259 TO-3 power transistor suitable for restoration, repair, replacement, and collector applications. Commonly encountered in power supply, amplifier, communications, and industrial electronic equipment.

RF Boneyard RF Bench Tested Metrics Provided Below.

Part number2N4259
ManufacturerRCA
ConditionNew old stock
Quantity1
Obsolete Stock Origin Tracker Obsolete Stock

Legacy or discontinued stock no longer in normal production flow. Future supply may be limited.

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In Stock1 available
StatusGone When Gone

Pipeline quantities are informational and may change after arrival, inspection, sorting, testing, or donor teardown.

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Communications Receivers
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Industrial Controls
Restoration Projects

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RF Boneyard Bench Tested Metrics

Manufacturer: RCA
Part Number: 2N4259
Marking: 2N4259 / RCA / 505
Package: TO-3 Metal Can
Device Type: Power BJT Transistor
Technology: Silicon
Polarity: NPN

HFE: 53
IC: 5.00mA
IB: 1.00mA
VBE @ IB 1.00mA: 0.466V
VBE @ IB 5.00mA: 0.537V
VCESAT: 0.022V
IC LEAK:

Bench Result: Pending

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Manufacturer:
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Condition:
vintage stock
Bench Status:
Bench Tested Pass
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Rarity:
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