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2N3838Semiconductor Devices,unitized

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp · NSN 5961-00-350-2215 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-350-2215 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-350-2215. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3838.
Features
  • Semiconductor Devices,unitized — FSC 5961
  • Component Name and Quantity: 2 TRANSISTOR
  • Terminal Length: 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5004 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Transfer Ratio: 50.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER ALL TRANSISTOR
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON ALL TRANSISTOR
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Semiconductor Devices,unitized, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-350-2215, 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 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-350-2215
Primary Part Number2N3838
Item NameSemiconductor Devices,unitized
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor Corp
StatusACTIVE
Component Name and Quantity2 TRANSISTOR
Terminal Length0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5004 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Transfer Ratio50.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER ALL TRANSISTOR
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON ALL TRANSISTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity10 PIN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic10.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR-TO-BASE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS ALL TRANSISTOR
Current Rating Per Characteristic1.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, RMS VALUE OF ALTERNATION COMPONENT ALL TRANSISTOR
Power Rating Per Characteristic350.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION ALL TRANSISTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-068-4142 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-225-9617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3838 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
2N3838 Teledyne Micropac, Inc. (USA)
2N3838 Electronic Industries Association
2N3838 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
RELEASE5004 Electronic Industries Association
2N3838 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-068-4142INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-225-9617INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-350-2215?

NSN 5961-00-350-2215 is a Semiconductor Devices,unitized, manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-350-2215?

NSN 5961-00-350-2215 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3838 (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp), 2N3838 (Teledyne Micropac, Inc.), 2N3838 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N3838 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), RELEASE5004 (Electronic Industries Association) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-350-2215?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-350-2215: 5961-00-068-4142, 5961-00-225-9617. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3838?

Key specifications for 2N3838: Component Name and Quantity: 2 TRANSISTOR; Overall Length: 0.290 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 0.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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