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2N3859ATransistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-103-3844 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-103-3844 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-103-3844. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3859A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 500.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-103-3844, 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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-103-3844
Primary Part Number2N3859A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Power Rating Per Characteristic200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 500.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
Overall Diameter0.195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5120-00-032-94602961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,engine
Allison Transmission Inc Dba Allison Transmission, Inc
5961-00-235-9431D2961-7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Crown Audio, Inc. Dba Crown International
7350-00-242-5110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pan,mess Kit
4030-00-354-6970456V87 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shackle
Young Corp Affil of Isaacson Steel Co
4820-00-406-66022961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5950-00-586-6996718899-043 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5930-01-011-3346 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch Assembly
6210-01-125-5138296-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,electric Light
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
2940-01-128-1613219157MD33 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,intake Air Cleane
Mack Trucks, Inc. Dba Macungie Operations Div Lehigh Valley Operations
4730-01-143-40602-961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer Element,sediment
Maytag Corporation Dba Maytag Appliancessales
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3859A Electronic Industries Association
EIARELEASE5173 Electronic Industries Association
2N3859A General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N3859A Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2961 Textron Systems Corporation Dba Textron Systems Corp (USA)
2N3859A National Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-032-9460INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,ENGINE
2961
5961-00-235-9431INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
D2961-7
7350-00-242-5110INTERCHANGEABLE
PAN,MESS KIT
4030-00-354-6970INTERCHANGEABLE
SHACKLE
456V87
4820-00-406-6602INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
2961
5950-00-586-6996INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
718899-043
5930-01-011-3346INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
6210-01-125-5138INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,ELECTRIC LIGHT
296-1
2940-01-128-1613INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
219157MD33
4730-01-143-4060INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT
2-961
5998-01-264-9368INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTENDER CARD,ELECTRONIC TEST
2961
6110-01-265-8712INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROLLER,MOTOR
2961

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-103-3844?

NSN 5961-00-103-3844 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 5961-00-103-3844?

NSN 5961-00-103-3844 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3859A (Electronic Industries Association), EIARELEASE5173 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N3859A (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 2N3859A (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2961 (Textron Systems Corporation Dba Textron Systems Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-103-3844?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-103-3844: 5120-00-032-9460, 5961-00-235-9431, 7350-00-242-5110 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3859A?

Key specifications for 2N3859A: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 500.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-103-3844 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-103-3844 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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