Electronic Transistors 2N3715 NPN Silicon Power Transistor TO-3
$14.99
Electronic Transistors 2N3715 NPN silicon BJT power transistor in classic TO-3 metal can package, useful for vintage electronics repair, power supply work, amplifier service, regulator circuits, bench repair, ham radio equipment, CB radio equipment, audio gear, industrial boards, and restoration projects where a 2N3715-style NPN power transistor is required.
This transistor was bench identified as an NPN silicon BJT and tested with good basic transistor behavior, including hFE reading, base-emitter voltage readings, very low saturation voltage at the tested current, and no measured leakage on the tester.
Historical Note:
The 2N3715 is part of the older generation of TO-3 metal-can silicon power transistors used in vintage electronic equipment, power control circuits, linear supplies, amplifiers, and service-era repair work. TO-3 devices are still sought after by technicians and restorers because many older boards, heat sinks, and chassis-mounted designs were built around this package style.
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.
Compatible Radios / Boards
Useful for vintage power supplies, audio amplifiers, ham radio gear, CB radio equipment, industrial electronics, regulator circuits, driver/output stages, restoration projects, and bench repair where a 2N3715 NPN silicon TO-3 transistor or suitable researched substitute is required. Buyer should confirm pinout, package, voltage/current ratings, gain requirements, heat sinking, and circuit compatibility before installation.
RF Boneyard Bench Notes
Bench Measurements:
Device type identified by tester: NPN Silicon BJT.
Pinout / lead color reference from tester: Red-C, Green-E, Blue-B.
hFE: 50 at Ic=5.01mA.
Vbe: 0.467V at Ib=1.00mA.
Vbe: 0.538V at Ib=5.01mA.
VceSat: 0.019V at Ic=5.0mA and Ib=1.00mA.
IcLeak: 0.000mA.
Marking observed: Electronic Transistors 2N3715 6950.
Bench Evaluation:
PASS - Tester identified device as NPN silicon BJT.
PASS - hFE measured 50 at Ic=5.01mA.
PASS - Vbe readings were present and consistent with silicon transistor behavior.
PASS - IcLeak measured 0.000mA on tester.
PASS - Suitable for vintage electronics repair, ham radio repair, CB radio repair, audio repair, power supply work, and general bench restoration use.
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