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2N3855Transistor

General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept · NSN 5961-00-828-1705 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-828-1705 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-828-1705. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3855.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: NO. 2N3855 TYPE
  • Internal Junction Configuration: NPN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-828-1705, 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 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-828-1705
Primary Part Number2N3855
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept
StatusACTIVE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataNO. 2N3855 TYPE
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5910-00-115-820526417-158 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic
Viavi Solutionsllc
5945-00-146-5021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
5305-01-078-284941725 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,shoulder
Jergens Inc Div Tooling Components Division
5962-01-177-072941725 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3855 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
417-25 Symmetricom, Inc (USA)
2N3855 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5910-00-115-8205INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC
26417-158
5945-00-146-5021INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
5305-01-078-2849INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,SHOULDER
41725
5962-01-177-0729INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
41725

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-828-1705?

NSN 5961-00-828-1705 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 5961-00-828-1705?

NSN 5961-00-828-1705 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3855 (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 417-25 (Symmetricom, Inc), 2N3855 (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-828-1705?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-828-1705: 5910-00-115-8205, 5945-00-146-5021, 5305-01-078-2849 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3855?

Key specifications for 2N3855: Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: NO. 2N3855 TYPE; Internal Junction Configuration: NPN; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 6 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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