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RELEASE5238Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-883-6386 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-883-6386 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-883-6386. Primary manufacturer part number: RELEASE5238.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5238 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.219 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 5961-00-883-6386, 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 Electronic Industries Association. 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-883-6386
Primary Part NumberRELEASE5238
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5238 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Overall Diameter0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic15.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-062-3131 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-104-5855 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-106-3711131551-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Televideo, Inc.
5961-00-106-4298 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-132-0020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-146-4552 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-241-3420 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-315-956412039-0005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell
5961-00-387-1992 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-411-1937 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RELEASE5238 Electronic Industries Association
2N4223 Electronic Industries Association
2N4223 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N4223 Solitron Devices, Inc. (USA)
DMS87023B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-062-3131INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-104-5855INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-106-3711INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
131551-00
5961-00-106-4298INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-132-0020INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-146-4552INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-241-3420INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-315-9564INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
12039-0005
5961-00-387-1992INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-411-1937INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-465-8292INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
618666-2
5961-00-488-7362INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-883-6386?

NSN 5961-00-883-6386 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-883-6386?

NSN 5961-00-883-6386 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: RELEASE5238 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N4223 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N4223 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2N4223 (Solitron Devices, Inc.), DMS87023B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-883-6386?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-883-6386: 5961-00-062-3131, 5961-00-104-5855, 5961-00-106-3711 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RELEASE5238?

Key specifications for RELEASE5238: Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Overall Length: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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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