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2N524Transistor

General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept · NSN 5961-00-804-8482 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-804-8482 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-804-8482. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N524.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE2296 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 45.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-804-8482, 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 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-804-8482
Primary Part Number2N524
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept
StatusACTIVE
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE2296 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic45.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic200.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic400.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-542-70182088262-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell
5961-00-681-9760 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N524 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
RELEASE2296 Electronic Industries Association
2N524 Electronic Industries Association
2N524 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
2N524 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-542-7018INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2088262-2
5961-00-681-9760INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-804-8482?

NSN 5961-00-804-8482 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-804-8482?

NSN 5961-00-804-8482 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N524 (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), RELEASE2296 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N524 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N524 (Ampex Systems Corp), 2N524 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-804-8482?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-804-8482: 5961-00-542-7018, 5961-00-681-9760. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N524?

Key specifications for 2N524: Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP; Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Overall Length: 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 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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