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2N2938Transistor

Renesas Electronics America Inc · NSN 5961-00-115-3620 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-115-3620 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-115-3620. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2938.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 0.5 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-115-3620, 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 Renesas Electronics America Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-115-3620
Primary Part Number2N2938
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRenesas Electronics America Inc
StatusACTIVE
Current Rating Per Characteristic0.5 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-00-345-78082N2938 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Esuk Aerospace and Simulation Ltd
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
28452-803 Viavi Solutionsllc (USA)
28452-803 Marconi Electronics Inc Marconi Instruments Div (USA)
2N2938 PRIMARY Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-345-7808INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N2938

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-115-3620?

NSN 5961-00-115-3620 is a Transistor, manufactured by Renesas Electronics America Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-115-3620?

NSN 5961-00-115-3620 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 28452-803 (Viavi Solutionsllc), 28452-803 (Marconi Electronics Inc Marconi Instruments Div), 2N2938 (Renesas Electronics America Inc).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-115-3620?

There is 1 known substitute for 5961-00-115-3620: 5961-00-345-7808. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2938?

Key specifications for 2N2938: Current Rating Per Characteristic: 0.5 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Overall Diameter: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. 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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