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2N3640Transistor

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp · NSN 5961-00-426-8211 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-426-8211 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-426-8211. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3640.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Terminal Length: 0.400 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-426-8211, 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 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5961-00-426-8211
Primary Part Number2N3640
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor Corp
StatusACTIVE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Length0.400 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Current Rating Per Characteristic80.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic0.2 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-424-96042N3640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
5961-00-950-1642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-167-3219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
3040-01-243-1430DP-606 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
Electro-Mechano Inc. Dba E M Instruments Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3640 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
DP606 Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div (USA)
22605-006 Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-424-9604INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N3640
5961-00-950-1642INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-167-3219INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
3040-01-243-1430INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
DP-606

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-426-8211?

NSN 5961-00-426-8211 is a Transistor, manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-426-8211?

NSN 5961-00-426-8211 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3640 (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp), DP606 (Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div), 22605-006 (Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-426-8211?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-426-8211: 5961-00-424-9604, 5961-00-950-1642, 5961-01-167-3219 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3640?

Key specifications for 2N3640: Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Terminal Length: 0.400 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP. 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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