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2N338ATransistor

Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp · NSN 5961-00-059-9970 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-059-9970 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-059-9970. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N338A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Mounting Method: TERMINALTERMINAL
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-059-9970, 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 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-059-9970
Primary Part Number2N338A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp
StatusACTIVE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT
Power Rating Per Characteristic500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Mounting MethodTERMINALTERMINAL
Current Rating Per Characteristic20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic45.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 45.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 35.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 35.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE3056 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION80131-RELEASE3056 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICONSILICON
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-686-8578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-764-71532N337A INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Semitronics Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N338A Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
2N338A Solid State Devices, Inc (USA)
2N338A United Page Inc (USA)
2N338A Csr Industries Inc (USA)
2N338A Osi Optoelectronics, Inc Dba Semicoa (USA)
2N338A Electronic Transistors Corp (USA)
RELEASE3056 Electronic Industries Association
2N338A General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N338A Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5961-00-686-8578INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-764-7153INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N337A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-059-9970?

NSN 5961-00-059-9970 is a Transistor, manufactured by Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-059-9970?

NSN 5961-00-059-9970 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N338A (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp), 2N338A (Solid State Devices, Inc), 2N338A (United Page Inc), 2N338A (Csr Industries Inc), 2N338A (Osi Optoelectronics, Inc Dba Semicoa) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-059-9970?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-059-9970: 5961-00-686-8578, 5961-00-764-7153. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N338A?

Key specifications for 2N338A: Overall Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPNJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 15 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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