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2N2078ATransistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-902-1178 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-902-1178 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-902-1178. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2078A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Thread Series Designator: UNF
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 4.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.190 INCHES IN
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED STUD AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-902-1178, 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 14 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-902-1178
Primary Part Number2N2078A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point125.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Current Rating Per Characteristic15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 4.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES IN
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Terminal Type and Quantity1 THREADED STUD AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN
Overall Diameter1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic170.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-044-5749 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-050-0102 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-181-0547 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-494-9002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-900-4817 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2078A Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE 3582 Electronic Industries Association
2N2078A Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N2078A Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
2N2078A General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-044-5749INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-050-0102INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-181-0547INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-494-9002INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-900-4817INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-902-1178?

NSN 5961-00-902-1178 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 5961-00-902-1178?

NSN 5961-00-902-1178 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2078A (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE 3582 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N2078A (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2N2078A (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group), 2N2078A (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-902-1178?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-902-1178: 5961-00-044-5749, 5961-00-050-0102, 5961-00-181-0547 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2078A?

Key specifications for 2N2078A: Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Thread Series Designator: UNF; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC. 16 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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