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2N1516Transistor

Newark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark · NSN 5961-00-779-9527 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-779-9527 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-779-9527. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N1516.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE3987 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Overall Diameter: 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-779-9527, 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 Newark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-779-9527
Primary Part Number2N1516
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNewark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE3987 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 0.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Power Rating Per Characteristic83.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
9540-00-145-7539 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
9540-00-261-5142 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
1630-00-343-91462133 INTERCHANGEABLE
Link,spring Connect
Avox Systems Inc Dba Avox Systems Inc
5331-00-477-0229C1124 2-133 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Parker-Hannifin Corp Div O-Ring Division
5950-00-571-0406 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
5342-00-629-83762133 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,bolometer
Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div
6145-00-630-0385M27500-18B2U00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
5961-00-766-14291850-0071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Keysight Technologies Inc
5360-00-786-5215213-7-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,leaf
Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
5961-00-913-6407 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N1516 Newark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark (USA)
0C170 Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
RELEASE3987 Electronic Industries Association
1850-0003 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
1850-0071 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2N1516 Electronic Industries Association
151-0015-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
213-3 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
0C170 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
Related Parts
9540-00-145-7539INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
9540-00-261-5142INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
1630-00-343-9146INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,SPRING CONNECT
2133
5331-00-477-0229INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
C1124 2-133
5950-00-571-0406INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
5342-00-629-8376INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,BOLOMETER
2133
6145-00-630-0385INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-18B2U00
5961-00-766-1429INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1850-0071
5360-00-786-5215INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,LEAF
213-7-3
5961-00-913-6407INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5365-00-956-5229INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
1015-209
5961-00-987-4777INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-779-9527?

NSN 5961-00-779-9527 is a Transistor, manufactured by Newark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-779-9527?

NSN 5961-00-779-9527 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N1516 (Newark Electronics Corporation Dba Newark), 0C170 (Amperex Electronic Corp), RELEASE3987 (Electronic Industries Association), 1850-0003 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 1850-0071 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-779-9527?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-779-9527: 9540-00-145-7539, 9540-00-261-5142, 1630-00-343-9146 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N1516?

Key specifications for 2N1516: Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE3987 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. 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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