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2N4221Transistor

National Semiconductor Corporation · NSN 5961-00-104-5855 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-104-5855 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-104-5855. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N4221.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICONSILICON
  • Mounting Method: TERMINALTERMINAL
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECTFIELD EFFECT
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-104-5855, 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 National Semiconductor Corporation. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-104-5855
Primary Part Number2N4221
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNational Semiconductor Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Semiconductor MaterialSILICONSILICON
Mounting MethodTERMINALTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECTFIELD EFFECT
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic15.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT AND 15.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT AND 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5961-00-062-3131 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-106-3711131551-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Televideo, Inc.
5961-00-241-3420 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-411-1937 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-488-7362 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-617-3670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-883-6386 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-266-7905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N4221 National Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
2N4221 Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix (USA)
2N4221 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
2N4221 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N4221 Cramer Products Co (USA)
2N4221 Electronic Industries Association
2N4221 Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
JAN2N4221 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N4221A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
352-0740-020 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
RELEASE5238 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5961-00-062-3131INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-106-3711INTERCHANGEABLE
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131551-00
5961-00-241-3420INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-411-1937INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-488-7362INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-617-3670INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-883-6386INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-266-7905INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-104-5855?

NSN 5961-00-104-5855 is a Transistor, manufactured by National Semiconductor Corporation, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-104-5855?

NSN 5961-00-104-5855 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N4221 (National Semiconductor Corporation), 2N4221 (Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix), 2N4221 (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), 2N4221 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2N4221 (Cramer Products Co) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-104-5855?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-00-104-5855: 5961-00-062-3131, 5961-00-106-3711, 5961-00-241-3420 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N4221?

Key specifications for 2N4221: Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Semiconductor Material: SILICONSILICON; Mounting Method: TERMINALTERMINAL; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 11 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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