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2N3820Transistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-781-2636 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-781-2636 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-781-2636. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3820.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5103 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Overall Width Across Flats: 0.141 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 5961-00-781-2636, 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 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-781-2636
Primary Part Number2N3820
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusACTIVE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5103 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Power Rating Per Characteristic360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Width Across Flats0.141 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic10.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5961-00-005-2751 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-054-6748 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-110-0922 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-269-2345 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-856-7705 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5340-01-251-9486 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,nose Cap P
5999-01-296-7607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strip,electrical Grounding
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3820 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
RELEASE5103 Electronic Industries Association
2N3820 Electronic Industries Association
2744-3630167 Moseley Associates, Inc (USA)
505-121 Plath Gmbh & Co. Kg (DEU)
2N3820 British Sarozal Ltd (GBR)
Related Parts
5961-00-005-2751INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-054-6748INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-110-0922INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-269-2345INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-856-7705INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5340-01-251-9486INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,NOSE CAP P
5999-01-296-7607INTERCHANGEABLE
STRIP,ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-781-2636?

NSN 5961-00-781-2636 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-781-2636?

NSN 5961-00-781-2636 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3820 (Texas Instruments Incorporated), RELEASE5103 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N3820 (Electronic Industries Association), 2744-3630167 (Moseley Associates, Inc), 505-121 (Plath Gmbh & Co. Kg) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-781-2636?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5961-00-781-2636: 5961-00-005-2751, 5961-00-054-6748, 5961-00-110-0922 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3820?

Key specifications for 2N3820: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5103 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT. 12 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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