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Transistors / Small Signal Bipolar Transistors / 2N3700
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2N3700 by:
STMicroelectronics
Advanced Semiconductor Inc
APEM Inc
Boca Semiconductor Inc
Central Semiconductor Corp
Comset Semiconductor
Continental Device India Ltd
Crimson Semiconductor Inc
CRYSTALONICS Inc
Defense Logistics Agency
Digitron Semiconductors
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
Freescale Semiconductor
General Transistor Corp
Hi-Tron Semiconductor Corp
International Devices Inc
International Manufacturing Services Inc
MACOM
Micro Electronics Corporation
Micro Electronics Ltd
Microchip Technology Inc
Microsemi Corporation
Motorola Mobility LLC
Motorola Semiconductor Products
National Semiconductor Corporation
New England Semiconductor
New Jersey Semiconductor Products Inc
NXP Semiconductors
onsemi
Raytheon Semiconductor
Rochester Electronics LLC
Semicoa Semiconductors
Semiconductor Technology Inc
Semiconductors Ltd
Semitronics Corp
SGS Thomson
Silicon Transistor Corporation
Solid State Devices Inc (SSDI)
Solid State Manufacturing
Space Power Electronics Inc
SPC Multicomp
STMicroelectronics
Swampscott Electronics Co Inc
Texas Instruments
Transistor & Electronic Co
TT Electronics Power and Hybrid / Semelab Limited
TT Electronics Resistors
Vishay Dale
Vishay Intertechnologies
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YAGEO Corporation
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1000mA, 80V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18, METAL PACKAGE-3

Part Details for 2N3700 by STMicroelectronics

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2N3700 Information

2N3700 by STMicroelectronics is a Small Signal Bipolar Transistor.
Small Signal Bipolar Transistors are under the broader part category of Transistors.

A transistor is a small semiconductor device used to amplify, control, or create electrical signals. When selecting a transistor, factors such as voltage, current rating, gain, and power dissipation must be considered, with common types. Read more about Transistors on our Transistors part category page.

Price & Stock for 2N3700

Part # Distributor Description Stock Price Buy
DISTI # 89K1159
Newark Bipolar Transistor, Npn, 80V, To-18, Transistor Polarity:Npn, Collector Emitter Voltage Max:80V, ... Continuous Collector Current:1A, Power Dissipation:500Mw, Transistor Mounting:Through Hole, No. Of Pins:3Pins, Product Range:-, Msl:- Rohs Compliant: Yes |Stmicroelectronics 2N3700 more RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 2000 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 0 Container: Bulk 0
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DISTI # 70014192
RS Transistor, Bipolar, Si, NPN, Amplifier, General Purpose, VCEO 80V, IC 1A, PD 1.8W Min Qty: 1 Package Multiple: 1 Container: Bulk 0
  • 1 $0.7200
  • 100 $0.6300
  • 250 $0.5500
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Bristol Electronics   139
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ComSIT USA Electronic Component RoHS: Not Compliant Stock DE - 0
Stock ES - 203
Stock US - 0
Stock MX - 0
Stock CN - 0
Stock HK - 0
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Part Details for 2N3700

2N3700 Part Data Attributes

Parametric Data
2N3700 STMicroelectronics
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2N3700 STMicroelectronics 1000mA, 80V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18, METAL PACKAGE-3
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Pbfree Code No
Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete
Ihs Manufacturer STMICROELECTRONICS
Part Package Code BCY
Package Description METAL PACKAGE-3
Pin Count 3
Reach Compliance Code compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
HTS Code 8541.29.00.75
Samacsys Manufacturer STMicroelectronics
Additional Feature LOW NOISE
Collector Current-Max (IC) 1 A
Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max 80 V
Configuration SINGLE
DC Current Gain-Min (hFE) 15
JEDEC-95 Code TO-18
JESD-30 Code O-MBCY-W3
JESD-609 Code e3
Number of Elements 1
Number of Terminals 3
Operating Temperature-Max 200 °C
Package Body Material METAL
Package Shape ROUND
Package Style CYLINDRICAL
Polarity/Channel Type NPN
Power Dissipation Ambient-Max 1.8 W
Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) 0.5 W
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Surface Mount NO
Terminal Finish MATTE TIN
Terminal Form WIRE
Terminal Position BOTTOM
Transistor Application AMPLIFIER
Transistor Element Material SILICON
Transition Frequency-Nom (fT) 100 MHz
VCEsat-Max 0.5 V

Alternate Parts for 2N3700

This table gives cross-reference parts and alternative options found for 2N3700. The Form Fit Function (FFF) tab will give you the options that are more likely to serve as direct pin-to-pin alternates or drop-in parts. The Functional Equivalents tab will give you options that are likely to match the same function of 2N3700, but it may not fit your design. Always verify details of parts you are evaluating, as these parts are offered as suggestions for what you are looking for and are not guaranteed.

Part Number Manufacturer Composite Price Description Compare
JANS2N3700 Motorola Semiconductor Products Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, CASE 22-03, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JANS2N3700
2N3700 CRYSTALONICS Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, CASE 22-03, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs 2N3700
JANTXV2N3700 onsemi Check for Price MIL-PRF-19500/391: 80 V, 1 A NPN Small Signal Transistor, TO-18, 338-BLKBX, Military Qualified 2N3700 vs JANTXV2N3700
JAN2N3700 Raytheon Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, 2N3700 vs JAN2N3700
JAN2N3700 CRYSTALONICS Inc Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, CASE 22-03, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JAN2N3700
2N3700 Motorola Mobility LLC Check for Price 1000mA, 80V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-18 2N3700 vs 2N3700
JAN2N3700 National Semiconductor Corporation Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA 2N3700 vs JAN2N3700
JANS2N3700 Semicoa Semiconductors Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL CAN-3 2N3700 vs JANS2N3700
JANTX2N3700 Semicoa Semiconductors Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-18, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL CAN-3 2N3700 vs JANTX2N3700
Part Number Manufacturer Composite Price Description Compare
JANS2N3700 New England Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JANS2N3700
JANTXV2N3735L Microsemi Corporation Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1.5A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39, TO-39, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JANTXV2N3735L
JANS2N3735 Motorola Semiconductor Products Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1.5A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-205AD, CASE 79-04, TO-39, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JANS2N3735
JAN2N3700 Texas Instruments Check for Price 1000mA, 80V, NPN, Si, SMALL SIGNAL TRANSISTOR, TO-206AA, CASE 22-03, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JAN2N3700
JANTXV2N3735L Raytheon Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1.5A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39, TO-39, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs JANTXV2N3735L
JAN2N3735 Raytheon Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-39, 2N3700 vs JAN2N3735
KSP8598 Samsung Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.5A I(C), 60V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-92 2N3700 vs KSP8598
BF493 Rectron Semiconductor Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 0.5A I(C), 300V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, PNP, Silicon, TO-92, TO-92, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs BF493
2N3700 TT Electronics Resistors Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1A I(C), 80V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-206AA, HERMETIC SEALED, METAL, TO-18, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs 2N3700
2N3735 Microsemi Corporation Check for Price Small Signal Bipolar Transistor, 1.5A I(C), 40V V(BR)CEO, 1-Element, NPN, Silicon, TO-205AD, TO-39, 3 PIN 2N3700 vs 2N3735

2N3700 Related Parts

2N3700 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The maximum operating temperature range for the 2N3700 is -55°C to 150°C.

  • Yes, the 2N3700 can be used as a switch in high-frequency applications up to 100 MHz, but it's essential to consider the transistor's transition frequency (ft) and ensure proper impedance matching to minimize losses.

  • To ensure proper biasing for linear amplifier applications, set the base voltage (Vb) to around 0.7V, and the collector voltage (Vc) to around 5V. This will provide a quiescent current (Icq) of around 1-2 mA, which is suitable for most linear amplifier applications.

  • The maximum collector current (Ic) that the 2N3700 can handle is 200 mA. Exceeding this limit may cause the transistor to overheat or fail.

  • Yes, the 2N3700 can be used in a Darlington pair configuration to increase the current gain and improve the overall performance of the amplifier or switch.