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2N2498Transistor

Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix · NSN 5961-00-771-2156 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-771-2156 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-771-2156. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2498.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • 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
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-771-2156, 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 Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-771-2156
Primary Part Number2N2498
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSiliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
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 Diameter0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Power Rating Per Characteristic500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE3967 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5961-00-103-7466531526-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5961-00-116-2736 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-722-1186 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-761-3863 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-902-7972 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-905-1105 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-926-0268 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-938-5099 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2498 Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix (USA)
2N2498 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
2N2498 Solitron Devices, Inc. (USA)
2N2498 Pd&e Electronics, Llc (USA)
RELEASE3967 Electronic Industries Association
048716-0001 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
2N2498A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
2N2498 Electronic Industries Association
2N2498 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
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5961-00-103-7466INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-116-2736INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-722-1186INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-761-3863INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-902-7972INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-905-1105INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-926-0268INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-938-5099INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-771-2156?

NSN 5961-00-771-2156 is a Transistor, manufactured by Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-771-2156?

NSN 5961-00-771-2156 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2498 (Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix), 2N2498 (Texas Instruments Incorporated), 2N2498 (Solitron Devices, Inc.), 2N2498 (Pd&e Electronics, Llc), RELEASE3967 (Electronic Industries Association) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-771-2156?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-00-771-2156: 5961-00-103-7466, 5961-00-116-2736, 5961-00-722-1186 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2498?

Key specifications for 2N2498: Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; 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; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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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