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40231Transistor

Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products · NSN 5961-00-052-2792 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-052-2792 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-052-2792. Primary manufacturer part number: 40231.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-052-2792, 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 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-052-2792
Primary Part Number40231
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distribution and Special Products
StatusACTIVE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Current Rating Per Characteristic100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic18.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 18.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Power Rating Per Characteristic500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5342-00-097-65576002-951 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,function
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
5930-00-110-765040231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,flow
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
5950-00-136-5556143681-000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5999-00-341-7631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
4820-00-389-846840231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,globe
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems
5945-00-660-6240P26B11H6AS INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Dri Relays Inc. Dba Dri Relays Inc
5950-00-693-4694T54110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Thordarson Inc
5305-00-693-705040231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thumbscrew
Dialogic Corp Dba Dialogic Fasteners
5915-00-855-09096503B INTERCHANGEABLE
Phase Shifter,l Ban
Spectrum Microwave, Inc.
6105-00-875-702840231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stator Assy,motor
Mas Components & Coatings, Llc Dba Mas Components & Coatings Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
40231 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
44264 Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics (USA)
44434 Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics (USA)
0444340009 Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics (USA)
Related Parts
5342-00-097-6557INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,FUNCTION
6002-951
5930-00-110-7650INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,FLOW
40231
5950-00-136-5556INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
143681-000
5999-00-341-7631INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
4820-00-389-8468INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE
40231
5945-00-660-6240INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
P26B11H6AS
5950-00-693-4694INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
T54110
5305-00-693-7050INTERCHANGEABLE
THUMBSCREW
40231
5915-00-855-0909INTERCHANGEABLE
PHASE SHIFTER,L BAN
6503B
6105-00-875-7028INTERCHANGEABLE
STATOR ASSY,MOTOR
40231
5950-00-944-2948INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
5365-01-081-8054INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
44434

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-052-2792?

NSN 5961-00-052-2792 is a Transistor, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-052-2792?

NSN 5961-00-052-2792 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 40231 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 44264 (Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics), 44434 (Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics), 0444340009 (Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-052-2792?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-052-2792: 5342-00-097-6557, 5930-00-110-7650, 5950-00-136-5556 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 40231?

Key specifications for 40231: Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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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