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2N4856Transistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-890-9867 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-890-9867 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-890-9867. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N4856.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: GATE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • 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 5961-00-890-9867, 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 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-890-9867
Primary Part Number2N4856
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusACTIVE
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseGATE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE AND 15.0 MAXIMUM DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-104-1169531538-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5961-00-336-2033 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-403-5368 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-421-3040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-092-96512501502-251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N4856 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
4531711 Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S (DEU)
2N4856 Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
2N4856 PRIMARY Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
723095-1 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
2N4856 National Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
531330-1 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
2N4856A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
Related Parts
5961-00-104-1169INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
531538-1
5961-00-336-2033INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-403-5368INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-421-3040INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-092-9651INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2501502-251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-890-9867?

NSN 5961-00-890-9867 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-890-9867?

NSN 5961-00-890-9867 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N4856 (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), 4531711 (Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S), 2N4856 (Lacon Electronic Gmbh), 2N4856 (Texas Instruments Incorporated), 723095-1 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-890-9867?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-890-9867: 5961-00-104-1169, 5961-00-336-2033, 5961-00-403-5368 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N4856?

Key specifications for 2N4856: Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT; Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: GATE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD. 13 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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