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2N5578Transistor

Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts · NSN 5961-00-419-7519 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-419-7519 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-419-7519. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5578.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 300.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 CASE
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-419-7519, 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 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 10 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
NSN5961-00-419-7519
Primary Part Number2N5578
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMicrosemi Corp - Massachusetts
StatusACTIVE
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.825 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic90.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-01-003-0584 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-020-93952N5679 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Texas Instruments Incorporated
5961-01-118-86192N5679 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts
5961-01-236-44452N5679 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N5578 Diode Transistor Co Inc (USA)
CS-504003-1 Leonardo Mw Ltd (GBR)
2N5578 Digi-Key Corp (USA)
2N5679 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N5579 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
2N5578 PRIMARY Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
10682818 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
2N5578 Silicon Transistor Corporation Dba Same (USA)
10682818 Diode Transistor Co Inc (USA)
2N5578 Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
10682818 Solid State Devices, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-01-003-0584INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-020-9395INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N5679
5961-01-118-8619INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N5679
5961-01-236-4445INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N5679

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-419-7519?

NSN 5961-00-419-7519 is a Transistor, manufactured by Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-419-7519?

NSN 5961-00-419-7519 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N5578 (Diode Transistor Co Inc), CS-504003-1 (Leonardo Mw Ltd), 2N5578 (Digi-Key Corp), 2N5679 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2N5579 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-419-7519?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-419-7519: 5961-01-003-0584, 5961-01-020-9395, 5961-01-118-8619 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5578?

Key specifications for 2N5578: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 300.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPNP; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC. 14 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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