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538023-2Transistor

Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon · NSN 5961-00-490-0318 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-490-0318 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-490-0318. Primary manufacturer part number: 538023-2.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, RMS VALUE OF ALTERNATION COMPONENT
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/388 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: BASE 2
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 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 5961-00-490-0318, 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 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-490-0318
Primary Part Number538023-2
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company Dba Raytheon
StatusCANCELLED
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Overall Diameter0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, RMS VALUE OF ALTERNATION COMPONENT
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/388 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseBASE 2
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Power Rating Per Characteristic360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Precious MaterialGOLD
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACE OPTION GOLD
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationUNIJUNCTION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic3.0 MAXIMUM BASE TO EMITTER SATURATION VOLTAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-422-5280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-619-7157619297-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company
5961-00-761-45042N4949HR INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Digitron Electronic Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
538023-2 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
352-7500-560 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
535440-3 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
JAN2N4948 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-19500/388 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN2N4948A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
2N4948 Herley Chicago Dba Stewart Warner Electronics (USA)
848102-0001 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-422-5280INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-619-7157INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
619297-1
5961-00-761-4504INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N4949HR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-490-0318?

NSN 5961-00-490-0318 is a Transistor, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-490-0318?

NSN 5961-00-490-0318 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 538023-2 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), 352-7500-560 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 535440-3 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), JAN2N4948 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-19500/388 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-490-0318?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-490-0318: 5961-00-422-5280, 5961-00-619-7157, 5961-00-761-4504. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 538023-2?

Key specifications for 538023-2: Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, RMS VALUE OF ALTERNATION COMPONENT; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/388 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-490-0318 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-490-0318 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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