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2N2497Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-761-3863 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-761-3863 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-761-3863. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2497.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE3967 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
  • 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 5961-00-761-3863, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-761-3863
Primary Part Number2N2497
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE3967 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Power Rating Per Characteristic500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5961-00-116-2736 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-722-1186 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-771-2156 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-902-7972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-905-1105 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-926-0268 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-938-5099 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2497 Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE3967 Electronic Industries Association
2N2497 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-116-2736INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-722-1186INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-771-2156INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-902-7972INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-905-1105INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-926-0268INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-938-5099INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-761-3863?

NSN 5961-00-761-3863 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 5961-00-761-3863?

NSN 5961-00-761-3863 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2497 (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE3967 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N2497 (Texas Instruments Incorporated).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-761-3863?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5961-00-761-3863: 5961-00-116-2736, 5961-00-722-1186, 5961-00-771-2156 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2497?

Key specifications for 2N2497: Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT; Overall Length: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE3967 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-761-3863 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-761-3863 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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