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2N553Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-682-8893 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-682-8893 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-682-8893. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N553.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CASE AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-682-8893, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-682-8893
Primary Part Number2N553
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity1 CASE AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Power Rating Per Characteristic35.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic4.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4810-00-166-0565170008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
Lourdes Industries, Inc.
4710-00-396-4489170008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube Assembly,turbi
Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney
5961-00-754-96209163055 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5340-01-048-8890170008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Caster,swivel
R.e. Atckison Co., Inc.
5305-01-194-8744 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N553 Electronic Industries Association
6178531 Raytheon Company (USA)
17-0008 Telautograph Corp Sub of Arden Mayfair Corp (USA)
Related Parts
4810-00-166-0565INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
170008
4710-00-396-4489INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY,TURBI
170008
5961-00-754-9620INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
9163055
5340-01-048-8890INTERCHANGEABLE
CASTER,SWIVEL
170008
5305-01-194-8744INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-682-8893?

NSN 5961-00-682-8893 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-682-8893?

NSN 5961-00-682-8893 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N553 (Electronic Industries Association), 6178531 (Raytheon Company), 17-0008 (Telautograph Corp Sub of Arden Mayfair Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-682-8893?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-682-8893: 4810-00-166-0565, 4710-00-396-4489, 5961-00-754-9620 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N553?

Key specifications for 2N553: Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CASE AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN. 13 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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