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2N173Transistor

General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div · NSN 5961-00-617-4345 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-617-4345 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-617-4345. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N173.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 4.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 1.250 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 5961-00-617-4345, 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 General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-617-4345
Primary Part Number2N173
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corp Delco Remy Div
StatusCANCELLED
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic4.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-044-5749 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-845-8137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N173 General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div (USA)
RELEASE1605 Electronic Industries Association
2N173 General Motors Corp Delco Electronics Div (USA)
8643054 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
2N173 Electronic Industries Association
723099-022 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
2N173 General Motors Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-044-5749INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-845-8137INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-617-4345?

NSN 5961-00-617-4345 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-617-4345?

NSN 5961-00-617-4345 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N173 (General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div), RELEASE1605 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N173 (General Motors Corp Delco Electronics Div), 8643054 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc), 2N173 (Electronic Industries Association) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-617-4345?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-617-4345: 5961-00-044-5749, 5961-00-845-8137. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N173?

Key specifications for 2N173: Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP; Overall Height: 0.520 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-617-4345 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-617-4345 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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