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2N2998Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-917-1592 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-917-1592 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-917-1592. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2998.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-917-1592, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5961-00-917-1592
Primary Part Number2N2998
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Current Rating Per Characteristic20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Overall Diameter0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE4411 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 0.3 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-902-8820 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-913-2998 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-913-3001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2998 Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE 4411 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5961-00-902-8820INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-913-2998INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-913-3001INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-917-1592?

NSN 5961-00-917-1592 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 5961-00-917-1592?

NSN 5961-00-917-1592 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2998 (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE 4411 (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-917-1592?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-917-1592: 5961-00-902-8820, 5961-00-913-2998, 5961-00-913-3001. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2998?

Key specifications for 2N2998: Overall Length: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 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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