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38579Transistor

Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector · NSN 5961-00-249-1638 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-249-1638 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-249-1638. Primary manufacturer part number: 38579.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Transfer Ratio: 200.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 140.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 PIN AND 1 CASE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-249-1638, 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 Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector. Government technical data includes 11 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-249-1638
Primary Part Number38579
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHarris Corp Semiconductor Sector
StatusACTIVE
Transfer Ratio200.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Current Rating Per Characteristic20.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Power Rating Per Characteristic140.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PIN AND 1 CASE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic150.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 7.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 90.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5340-00-734-26493975710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,access
General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc
6680-01-168-2532XM-36460-70-1000-O-L INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,liquid Quantity
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
4720-01-598-648738579 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Vt Leeboy Inc. Dba Leeboy Div Vt Leeboy
5305-01-617-136338579 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
38579 Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector (USA)
0N057138 National Security Agency (USA)
0N057138 Semitronics Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-734-2649INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,ACCESS
3975710
6680-01-168-2532INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,LIQUID QUANTITY
XM-36460-70-1000-O-L
4720-01-598-6487INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
38579
5305-01-617-1363INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
38579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-249-1638?

NSN 5961-00-249-1638 is a Transistor, manufactured by Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-249-1638?

NSN 5961-00-249-1638 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 38579 (Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector), 0N057138 (National Security Agency), 0N057138 (Semitronics Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-249-1638?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-249-1638: 5340-00-734-2649, 6680-01-168-2532, 4720-01-598-6487 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 38579?

Key specifications for 38579: Transfer Ratio: 200.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 15 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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