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2N657ATransistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-420-2873 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-420-2873 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-420-2873. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N657A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 10.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
  • Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-420-2873, 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 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-420-2873
Primary Part Number2N657A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Current Rating Per Characteristic500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 10.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN
Overall Diameter0.352 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Transfer Ratio30.0 MINIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER AND 90.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationTO-5
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-00-806-83092N657A INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
124-201-5035 Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group (USA)
124-201-5035 Moog Inc. (USA)
ST8415 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
2N657A General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N657A PRIMARY Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-806-8309INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N657A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-420-2873?

NSN 5961-00-420-2873 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 5961-00-420-2873?

NSN 5961-00-420-2873 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 124-201-5035 (Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group), 124-201-5035 (Moog Inc.), ST8415 (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp), 2N657A (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 2N657A (Texas Instruments Incorporated).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-420-2873?

There is 1 known substitute for 5961-00-420-2873: 5961-00-806-8309. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N657A?

Key specifications for 2N657A: Overall Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. 17 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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