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2N497Transistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-015-0152 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-015-0152 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-015-0152. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N497.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Internal Junction Configuration: NPN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-015-0152, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-015-0152
Primary Part Number2N497
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic0.6 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationTO-5
Power Rating Per Characteristic4.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-043-1335 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-079-13181532887-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Honeywell International, Inc Div Aerospace-Tucson
5961-00-552-02442N497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5961-00-894-44977901872-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
General Motors Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N497 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N497A Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
2N497 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
2N497A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
819794-1 Allied Signal Inc Aerospace Equipment Systems Eatontown Site (USA)
819794-1 Honeywell International, Inc Div Aerospace-Tucson (USA)
2N497 PRIMARY Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-043-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-079-1318INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1532887-1
5961-00-552-0244INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N497
5961-00-894-4497INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
7901872-001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-015-0152?

NSN 5961-00-015-0152 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-015-0152?

NSN 5961-00-015-0152 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N497 (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 2N497A (Lacon Electronic Gmbh), 2N497 (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp), 2N497A (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), 819794-1 (Allied Signal Inc Aerospace Equipment Systems Eatontown Site) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-015-0152?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-015-0152: 5961-00-043-1335, 5961-00-079-1318, 5961-00-552-0244 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N497?

Key specifications for 2N497: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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