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2N491Transistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-416-9681 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-416-9681 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-416-9681. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N491.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Internal Junction Configuration: PN
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 450.0 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 5961-00-416-9681, 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 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 12 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-416-9681
Primary Part Number2N491
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal Junction ConfigurationPN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Power Rating Per Characteristic450.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic3.0 MINIMUM BASE SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic70.0 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, DC
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-617-3873 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-808-8398 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-926-2569 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
10-22384-2 The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
2N491 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N491 PRIMARY Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-617-3873INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-808-8398INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-926-2569INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-416-9681?

NSN 5961-00-416-9681 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-416-9681?

NSN 5961-00-416-9681 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 10-22384-2 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), 2N491 (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 2N491 (Texas Instruments Incorporated).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-416-9681?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-416-9681: 5961-00-617-3873, 5961-00-808-8398, 5961-00-926-2569. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N491?

Key specifications for 2N491: Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Internal Junction Configuration: PN. 13 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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