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2N285ATransistor

Solid State Devices, Inc · NSN 5961-00-802-7969 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-802-7969 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-802-7969. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N285A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 150.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE2246 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-802-7969, 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 Solid State Devices, Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5961-00-802-7969
Primary Part Number2N285A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSolid State Devices, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic150.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE2246 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Power Rating Per Characteristic25.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5961-00-087-7949 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-752-0929 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-764-3184 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-816-5316 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-846-6974 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-892-0835 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-905-2370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N285A Solid State Devices, Inc (USA)
2N285A Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE2246 Electronic Industries Association
2N285A Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-087-7949INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-752-0929INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-764-3184INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-816-5316INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-846-6974INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-892-0835INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-905-2370INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-802-7969?

NSN 5961-00-802-7969 is a Transistor, manufactured by Solid State Devices, Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-802-7969?

NSN 5961-00-802-7969 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N285A (Solid State Devices, Inc), 2N285A (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE2246 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N285A (Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-802-7969?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5961-00-802-7969: 5961-00-087-7949, 5961-00-752-0929, 5961-00-764-3184 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N285A?

Key specifications for 2N285A: Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 150.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-802-7969 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-802-7969 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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