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2N398Transistor

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-00-498-8494 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-498-8494 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-498-8494. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N398.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Internal Junction Configuration: PNP
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2N398 TYPE
  • 2 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-498-8494, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5961-00-498-8494
Primary Part Number2N398
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Internal Junction ConfigurationPNP
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2N398 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-069-2110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-681-0234 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-729-1059 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-762-267611065270-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N398 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS19500-174 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5961-00-069-2110INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-681-0234INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-729-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-762-2676INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
11065270-001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-498-8494?

NSN 5961-00-498-8494 is a Transistor, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-498-8494?

NSN 5961-00-498-8494 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N398 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS19500-174 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-498-8494?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-498-8494: 5961-00-069-2110, 5961-00-681-0234, 5961-00-729-1059 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N398?

Key specifications for 2N398: Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Internal Junction Configuration: PNP; Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 6 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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