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2N491BTransistor

General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept · NSN 5961-00-239-9589 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-239-9589 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-239-9589. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N491B.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Internal Configuration: UNIJUNCTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-239-9589, 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 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept. Government technical data includes 4 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
NSN5961-00-239-9589
Primary Part Number2N491B
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Internal ConfigurationUNIJUNCTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-00-766-2947 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N491B General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
4V15707 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
4V15707 Lockheed Corp Lockheed Electronics Co Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-766-2947INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-239-9589?

NSN 5961-00-239-9589 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-239-9589?

NSN 5961-00-239-9589 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N491B (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 4V15707 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems), 4V15707 (Lockheed Corp Lockheed Electronics Co Inc).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-239-9589?

There is 1 known substitute for 5961-00-239-9589: 5961-00-766-2947. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N491B?

Key specifications for 2N491B: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Internal Configuration: UNIJUNCTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Semiconductor Material: SILICON. 5 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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