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RELEASE1992Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-681-0234 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-681-0234 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-681-0234. Primary manufacturer part number: RELEASE1992.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 65.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 50.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 14.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-681-0234, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 8 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
NSN5961-00-681-0234
Primary Part NumberRELEASE1992
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point65.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Power Rating Per Characteristic50.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic14.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 50.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE1992 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-498-8494 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
RELEASE1992 Electronic Industries Association
2N398 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
2N398 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
2N398 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
2N398 Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems (USA)
2N398 Electronic Industries Association
1850-0030 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
1850-0030 Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
1850-0030 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-498-8494INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-729-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-762-2676INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
11065270-001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-681-0234?

NSN 5961-00-681-0234 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-681-0234?

NSN 5961-00-681-0234 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: RELEASE1992 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N398 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 2N398 (Ampex Systems Corp), 2N398 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), 2N398 (Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-681-0234?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-681-0234: 5961-00-498-8494, 5961-00-729-1059, 5961-00-762-2676. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RELEASE1992?

Key specifications for RELEASE1992: Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 65.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 50.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-681-0234 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-681-0234 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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