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TX2N3498Transistor

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-00-559-5738 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-559-5738 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-559-5738. Primary manufacturer part number: TX2N3498.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/366 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Function for Which Designed: AMPLIFIER
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-559-5738, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-559-5738
Primary Part NumberTX2N3498
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
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/366 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Function for Which DesignedAMPLIFIER
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic5.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
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 Diameter0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic100.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 100.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-011-7110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-014-6458 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-113-7650 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-415-5994 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-456-4711 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-758-5815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-935-4963 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-026-2573 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-193-5724 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-200-4076 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
TX2N3498 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JANTX2N3498 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-19500/366 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-19500/366 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8880000011-1 Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. (USA)
JANTX2N3498A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
Related Parts
5961-00-011-7110INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-014-6458INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-113-7650INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-415-5994INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-456-4711INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-758-5815INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-935-4963INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-026-2573INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-193-5724INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-200-4076INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-235-3281INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-254-0633INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-559-5738?

NSN 5961-00-559-5738 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 5961-00-559-5738?

NSN 5961-00-559-5738 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: TX2N3498 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JANTX2N3498 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-19500/366 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-19500/366 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8880000011-1 (Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc.) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-559-5738?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-559-5738: 5961-00-011-7110, 5961-00-014-6458, 5961-00-113-7650 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of TX2N3498?

Key specifications for TX2N3498: Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/366 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Overall Length: 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 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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