How do the Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series variants differ?

Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers differ by case, current - collector (Ic), DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce and frequency. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.

How many Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers are listed?

6 Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.

Sanken 2SC3 Series

6 variants · Sanken

About the Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series series

The Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series series groups 6 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common current - collector cutoff of 100µA (ICBO), mounting type of Through Hole and operating temperature of 150°C(TJ). Variants differ by case, current - collector (Ic) and DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce, so you can match the exact case your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Case: TO-3P-3, SC-65-3 · TO-220-3 Full Pack
Current - collector (Ic): 4 A · 7 A · 15 A
DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce: 40 @ 1A, 4V · 40 @ 5A, 4V · 50 @ 3A, 4V · 50 @ 5A, 4V · 70 @ 3A, 4V
Frequency: 15MHz · 20MHz · 30MHz · 50MHz · 60MHz
Package: Bulk · Tube
Power - max: 25 W · 70 W · 130 W
Vce saturation (Max) @ ib, ic: 2V @ 500mA, 5A · 500mV @ 200mA, 2A · 500mV @ 300mA, 3A
Voltage - collector emitter breakdown: 80 V · 120 V · 160 V · 180 V · 230 V

Variant comparison

Parameter	2SC3263	2SC3519	2SC3519A	2SC3835	2SC3851A	2SC3856
Case	TO-3P-3, SC-65-3	TO-3P-3, SC-65-3	TO-3P-3, SC-65-3	TO-3P-3, SC-65-3	TO-220-3 Full Pack	TO-3P-3, SC-65-3
Current - collector (Ic)	15 A	15 A	15 A	7 A	4 A	15 A
DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce	40 @ 5A, 4V	50 @ 5A, 4V	50 @ 5A, 4V	70 @ 3A, 4V	40 @ 1A, 4V	50 @ 3A, 4V
Frequency	60MHz	50MHz	50MHz	30MHz	15MHz	20MHz
Package	Tube	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk
Power - max	130 W	130 W	130 W	70 W	25 W	130 W
Vce saturation (Max) @ ib, ic	2V @ 500mA, 5A	2V @ 500mA, 5A	2V @ 500mA, 5A	500mV @ 300mA, 3A	500mV @ 200mA, 2A	2V @ 500mA, 5A
Voltage - collector emitter breakdown	230 V	160 V	180 V	120 V	80 V	180 V

Shared specifications

Current - collector cutoff: 100µA (ICBO)
Mounting type: Through Hole
Operating temperature: 150°C(TJ)
Transistor type: NPN

Request a quote on any Sanken 2SC3 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series variants differ?: Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers differ by case, current - collector (Ic), DC current gain (hFE) (Min) @ ic, vce and frequency. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.
How many Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers are listed?: 6 Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Sanken Sanken 2SC3 Series?: Request a quote (RFQ) for any Sanken 2SC3 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.