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RELEASE3159Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-069-2037 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-069-2037 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-069-2037. Primary manufacturer part number: RELEASE3159.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN-20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/330 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION81349-MIL-S-19500/330 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-069-2037, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-069-2037
Primary Part NumberRELEASE3159
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN-20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/330 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION81349-MIL-S-19500/330 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND -15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC-15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting Facility Quantity22
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE1 CASE
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUMGERMANIUM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-059-1354 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-104-9899 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-121-4990 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-754-5696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-987-4692 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RELEASE3159 Electronic Industries Association
JAN2N1557A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N678 Electronic Industries Association
1850-0174 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
MIL-S-19500/330 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N1557 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-059-1354INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-104-9899INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-121-4990INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-754-5696INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-987-4692INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-069-2037?

NSN 5961-00-069-2037 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-069-2037?

NSN 5961-00-069-2037 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: RELEASE3159 (Electronic Industries Association), JAN2N1557A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2N678 (Electronic Industries Association), 1850-0174 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), MIL-S-19500/330 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-069-2037?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-069-2037: 5961-00-059-1354, 5961-00-104-9899, 5961-00-121-4990 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RELEASE3159?

Key specifications for RELEASE3159: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN-20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-069-2037 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-069-2037 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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