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2N2896Transistor

Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div · NSN 5961-00-455-8590 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-455-8590 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-455-8590. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2896.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 850.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 10.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE4385 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Overall Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-455-8590, 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 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 commercial cross-references from 12 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-455-8590
Primary Part Number2N2896
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
StatusACTIVE
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Power Rating Per Characteristic850.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic10.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE4385 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Overall Diameter0.350 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5961-00-163-720136001200-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
5961-00-345-78082N2938 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Esuk Aerospace and Simulation Ltd
5961-00-435-8395619006-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Raytheon Company
5961-00-476-95012N2896 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Renesas Electronics America Inc
5961-00-987-4702 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-01-072-4013312220000030 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Data Device Corp Dba Beta Transformer Technology
5961-01-169-6502 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2896 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
2N2896 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
2N2896 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
5961004558590 E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales
RELEASE4385 Electronic Industries Association
S8-02-446 Thales Uk Limited Dba Thales Uk Ltd Advanced Weapon Systems Div Thales Air Defence Limited (GBR)
2N2896 Solid State Inc (USA)
2N2896 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
JAN2N2896 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N2896 Intersil Communications Inc. (USA)
2N2896 Joint Electron Device Engineering Council
2N2896 Electronic Industries Association
338701-09 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
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619006-6
5961-00-476-9501INTERCHANGEABLE
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2N2896
5961-00-987-4702INTERCHANGEABLE
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312220000030
5961-01-169-6502INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-455-8590?

NSN 5961-00-455-8590 is a Transistor, manufactured by Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-455-8590?

NSN 5961-00-455-8590 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2896 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), 2N2896 (Texas Instruments Incorporated), 2N2896 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin), 5961004558590 (E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales), RELEASE4385 (Electronic Industries Association) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-455-8590?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5961-00-455-8590: 5961-00-163-7201, 5961-00-345-7808, 5961-00-435-8395 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2896?

Key specifications for 2N2896: Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 850.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 10.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 15 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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