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7901872-001Transistor

General Motors Corp · NSN 5961-00-894-4497 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-894-4497 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-894-4497. Primary manufacturer part number: 7901872-001.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 250.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 500.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-894-4497, 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 Motors Corp. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-894-4497
Primary Part Number7901872-001
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corp
StatusACTIVE
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Current Rating Per Characteristic250.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 500.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-015-01522N497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Texas Instruments Incorporated
5961-00-043-1335 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-079-13181532887-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Honeywell International, Inc Div Aerospace-Tucson
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
7901872-001 PRIMARY General Motors Corp (USA)
7901872-001 Delco Electronics Corp Delco Systems Opns (USA)
2N497A General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N497A Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-015-0152INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N497
5961-00-043-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-079-1318INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1532887-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-894-4497?

NSN 5961-00-894-4497 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Motors Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-894-4497?

NSN 5961-00-894-4497 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 7901872-001 (General Motors Corp), 7901872-001 (Delco Electronics Corp Delco Systems Opns), 2N497A (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept), 2N497A (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-894-4497?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-894-4497: 5961-00-015-0152, 5961-00-043-1335, 5961-00-079-1318. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 7901872-001?

Key specifications for 7901872-001: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR. 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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