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2N4856Transistor

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-00-403-5368 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-403-5368 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-403-5368. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N4856.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-PRF-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.).
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: GATE
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO GATE VOLTAGE AND 40.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND -40.0 MAXIMUM GATE TO SOURCE VOLTAGE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-403-5368, 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 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 commercial cross-references from 10 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-403-5368
Primary Part Number2N4856
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Test Data Document81349-MIL-PRF-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.).
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseGATE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO GATE VOLTAGE AND 40.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND -40.0 MAXIMUM GATE TO SOURCE VOLTAGE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Overall Diameter0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-PRF-19500/385 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-097-7487 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-104-1169531538-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5961-00-160-5542 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-230-7559 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-243-9159 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-421-3040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-486-7025 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-493-5250 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-517-9416 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-757-6526 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N4856 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4534640 Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S (DEU)
082055005 Dare Electronics, Inc. (USA)
JAN2N4856AA Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
5961PL1375441 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
2N4856 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
352-7500-970 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
JAN2N4856A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-19500/385 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN2N4856 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
352250008737 Thales Nederland (NLD)
JAN2N4856AA Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
2N4856JAN02 Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix (USA)
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5961-00-097-7487INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-104-1169INTERCHANGEABLE
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531538-1
5961-00-160-5542INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-230-7559INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-243-9159INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-421-3040INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-486-7025INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-493-5250INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-517-9416INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-757-6526INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-777-3188INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-890-9867INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N4856

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-403-5368?

NSN 5961-00-403-5368 is a Transistor, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-403-5368?

NSN 5961-00-403-5368 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N4856 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4534640 (Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S), 082055005 (Dare Electronics, Inc.), JAN2N4856AA (Lacon Electronic Gmbh), 5961PL1375441 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-403-5368?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-403-5368: 5961-00-097-7487, 5961-00-104-1169, 5961-00-160-5542 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N4856?

Key specifications for 2N4856: Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-PRF-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.).; Overall Length: 0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: GATE. 16 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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