RCA FBN36220 NPN Silicon Power Transistor TO-3 Bench Tested Pull
$14.99
Original RCA FBN36220 NPN silicon power transistor housed in the classic TO-3 metal package. This bench-tested device is suitable for restoration, repair, replacement, and vintage electronics projects requiring a high-reliability NPN power transistor. The rugged TO-3 package was widely used in communications equipment, industrial controls, power supplies, audio amplifiers, test equipment, and military-grade electronics. This RCA device demonstrated strong gain, exceptionally low saturation voltage, and zero measurable leakage during RF Boneyard™ bench testing, making it an excellent candidate for restoration work and vintage equipment repairs.
The RCA FBN series power transistors were produced during the golden era of American semiconductor manufacturing when metal-can TO-3 devices dominated industrial and commercial electronics. RCA was one of the most respected semiconductor manufacturers of the period, supplying devices used in communications systems, laboratory equipment, power regulation circuits, and audio amplifiers. Original RCA TO-3 transistors remain desirable among restorers because many vintage designs were engineered and qualified around these American-made components.
Compatible Radios / Boards
Linear Power Supplies
Audio Amplifiers
Industrial Controls
Communications Equipment
Ham Radio Equipment
CB Radio Equipment
Power Regulation Circuits
Vintage Test Equipment
General TO-3 NPN Power Transistor Applications
RF Boneyard Bench Notes
NPN Silicon BJT
Tester Lead Mapping:
Red-B
Green-C
Blue-E
hFE = 196 at Ic = 5.00mA
Vbe = 0.513V at Ib = 1.00mA
Vbe = 0.585V at Ib = 5.00mA
VceSat = 0.011V at Ic = 5.0mA and Ib = 1.00mA
IcLeak = 0.000mA
PASS - Strong gain measurement hFE = 196
PASS - No measurable collector leakage detected
PASS - Extremely low saturation voltage
PASS - Junction characteristics normal
PASS - Suitable for repair, restoration, and replacement service
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