Motorola 2N5876 Vintage TO-3 PNP Silicon Power Transistor
$24.99
Original Motorola 2N5876 PNP silicon power transistor housed in the classic TO-3 metal can package. This USA-made device has been professionally tested and verified functional with exceptionally strong gain, excellent saturation characteristics, and no measurable leakage. Suitable for vintage electronics restoration, industrial controls, power supplies, communications equipment, audio amplifier service, and semiconductor collections. A premium Motorola power device from the era of American semiconductor manufacturing.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Motorola was one of the leading American semiconductor manufacturers and produced a wide range of rugged TO-3 power transistors for industrial, commercial, communications, and power control applications. The 2N-series devices remain popular among restorers and vintage electronics enthusiasts due to their reliability and historical significance.
Origin Tracker
Obsolete Stock
Legacy or discontinued stock no longer in normal production flow. Future supply may be limited.
Pipeline quantities are informational and may change after arrival, inspection, sorting, testing, or donor teardown.
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Vintage Electronics Restoration, Power Supplies, Audio Amplifiers, Communications Equipment, Industrial Controls, Test Equipment Repair, Semiconductor Collection, Educational Projects, Electronics Experimentation
RF Boneyard Bench Notes
Tester Lead Mapping:
Red-E Green-B Blue-C
Bench Measurements:
PNP Silicon BJT
hFE=355 at Ic=5.00mA
Vbe=0.544V at Ib=1.01mA
Vbe=0.606V at Ib=5.00mA
VceSat=0.023V at Ic=5.0mA and Ib=1.00mA
IcLeak=0.000mA
PASS - Semiconductor analyzer testing completed successfully.
PASS - Extremely strong gain measurement of hFE 355 recorded.
PASS - Excellent saturation characteristics recorded.
PASS - No measurable collector leakage detected.
Vintage Motorola TO-3 power transistor exhibiting exceptionally high gain and excellent leakage characteristics. Suitable for restoration, repair, experimentation, and collector applications.
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