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JAN2N2557Transistor

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-00-881-0335 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-881-0335 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-881-0335. Primary manufacturer part number: JAN2N2557.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/89 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC AND -40.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE, DC AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 20.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-881-0335, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-881-0335
Primary Part NumberJAN2N2557
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/89 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC AND -40.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE, DC AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Power Rating Per Characteristic20.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Width Across Flats0.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-082-4137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-776-0964 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-821-8977 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-851-8293 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-941-1914 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
JAN2N2557 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-19500/89 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N2557 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-082-4137INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-776-0964INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-821-8977INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-851-8293INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-941-1914INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-881-0335?

NSN 5961-00-881-0335 is a Transistor, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-881-0335?

NSN 5961-00-881-0335 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: JAN2N2557 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-19500/89 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2N2557 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-881-0335?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-881-0335: 5961-00-082-4137, 5961-00-776-0964, 5961-00-821-8977 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of JAN2N2557?

Key specifications for JAN2N2557: Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES IN; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/89 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Overall Length: 0.550 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC AND -40.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE, DC AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-881-0335 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-881-0335 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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