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B5493158Transistor

Struthers-Dunn Inc. · NSN 5961-00-121-4990 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-121-4990 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-121-4990. Primary manufacturer part number: B5493158.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • 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.).
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-121-4990, 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 Struthers-Dunn Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-121-4990
Primary Part NumberB5493158
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerStruthers-Dunn Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Power Rating Per Characteristic90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
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.).
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Current Rating Per Characteristic5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND -15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -30.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -30.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/330 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-069-2037 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-104-9899 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-987-4692 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B5493158 Struthers-Dunn Inc. (USA)
JAN2N1558AA Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
345-124-010 L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (USA)
JAN2N1558AA Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
MIL-S-19500/330 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN2N1558A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N678A Philips Semiconductors Inc (USA)
2N678A Electronic Industries Association
40002275-000 Dne Technologies, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-069-2037INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-104-9899INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-987-4692INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-121-4990?

NSN 5961-00-121-4990 is a Transistor, manufactured by Struthers-Dunn Inc., classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-121-4990?

NSN 5961-00-121-4990 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: B5493158 (Struthers-Dunn Inc.), JAN2N1558AA (Lacon Electronic Gmbh), 345-124-010 (L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation), JAN2N1558AA (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), MIL-S-19500/330 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-121-4990?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-121-4990: 5961-00-069-2037, 5961-00-104-9899, 5961-00-987-4692. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B5493158?

Key specifications for B5493158: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 90.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-121-4990 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-121-4990 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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