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2N5179Transistor

Semitronics Corp · NSN 5961-00-401-0507 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-401-0507 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-401-0507. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5179.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5595 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-401-0507, 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 Semitronics Corp. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 39 commercial cross-references from 32 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-401-0507
Primary Part Number2N5179
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSemitronics Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5595 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Power Rating Per Characteristic200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-103-1670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-184-6491 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-233-3849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-242-2398 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
1560-00-314-0595515351-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,tension Bar
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Joint Base Jbmdl
5961-00-451-31601854-0431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters
5961-01-041-8119352-0792-021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
6625-01-069-78364710013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,fault Latching
Aircraft Instruments Co
5961-01-082-10032N5179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
5961-01-165-5162 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
28451-697Y Trescal Limited (GBR)
1854-0345 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
8131125 Compagnie Industrielle Des Lasers Cilas (FRA)
4705179-00 Eip Microwave Inc (USA)
2N5179 National Semiconductor Corp (USA)
19420 Emcore Corporation Div Concord Division (USA)
2N5179 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
52CST31A0015 Lumentum Technology Uk Limited (GBR)
08660-80013 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2721-3630308 Moseley Associates, Inc (USA)
048849-0001 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
352-0792-020 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
515351-1 L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corporation (USA)
352-0792-020 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
2N5179 Electronic Industries Association
2N5179 Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
2N5179 Osi Optoelectronics, Inc Dba Semicoa (USA)
1-958018-001 Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation (USA)
1854-0442 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
JAN2N5179A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
Related Parts
5961-00-103-1670INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-184-6491INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-233-3849INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-242-2398INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1560-00-314-0595INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,TENSION BAR
515351-1
5961-00-451-3160INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1854-0431
5961-01-041-8119INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
352-0792-021
6625-01-069-7836INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,FAULT LATCHING
4710013
5961-01-082-1003INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N5179
5961-01-165-5162INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1005-01-517-4498INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTENSION,MAGAZINE
7025-01-550-0002INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUSE,DATA ENTRY
19420

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-401-0507?

NSN 5961-00-401-0507 is a Transistor, manufactured by Semitronics Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-401-0507?

NSN 5961-00-401-0507 has 39 cross-referenced part numbers: 28451-697Y (Trescal Limited), 1854-0345 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 8131125 (Compagnie Industrielle Des Lasers Cilas), 4705179-00 (Eip Microwave Inc), 2N5179 (National Semiconductor Corp) and 34 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-401-0507?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-401-0507: 5961-00-103-1670, 5961-00-184-6491, 5961-00-233-3849 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5179?

Key specifications for 2N5179: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5595 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-401-0507 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-401-0507 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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