Chad:
Nothing usually wrong with genuine NTE replacements, it is the cheap
NTE "type" replacements that are usually the problem.
HOWEVER
Why are you looking for "alternatives"?? .... have you done a google
search for the real thing?? ....why don't you just purchase a real
2sc3688, available from most good suppliers like MCM, Tritronics, etc;
they are usually a little cheaper than the genuine NTE replacements.

MCM
2SC3688 SANYO TRANSISTOR TO-3PB 1500V 10A 150W
Current: In Stock
(251 available) 1+ $8.79

electrictym
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