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38640Transistor

Renesas Electronics America Inc · NSN 5961-00-931-8259 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-931-8259 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-931-8259. Primary manufacturer part number: 38640.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 700.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-931-8259, 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 Renesas Electronics America Inc. 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. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-931-8259
Primary Part Number38640
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRenesas Electronics America Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Current Rating Per Characteristic700.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-70.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, WITH SPECIFIED RESISTANCE BETWEEN BASE AND EMITTER
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Internal Junction ConfigurationPNP
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5961-00-163-385418-149-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5305-00-208-3926 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,socket Head
3040-00-711-5013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,adapter
6520-00-823-817138640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plastic Strip,dental Matrix
Moyco Industries Inc Union Broach Div
5961-01-039-0541 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-112-4732 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
4730-01-195-3805 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,tube
4730-01-328-1795 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,pipe
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
38640 Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
ND238996 Thales Uk Limited Dba Thales Uk Ltd Training and Simulation (GBR)
062-048 Trilithic, Inc. (USA)
40362 Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
1853-0041 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
S21297 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
1853-0041 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
38640 Rca Corp New Products Div (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-163-3854INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
18-149-4
5305-00-208-3926INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
3040-00-711-5013INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,ADAPTER
6520-00-823-8171INTERCHANGEABLE
PLASTIC STRIP,DENTAL MATRIX
38640
5961-01-039-0541INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-112-4732INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
4730-01-195-3805INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,TUBE
4730-01-328-1795INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PIPE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-931-8259?

NSN 5961-00-931-8259 is a Transistor, manufactured by Renesas Electronics America Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-931-8259?

NSN 5961-00-931-8259 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 38640 (Renesas Electronics America Inc), ND238996 (Thales Uk Limited Dba Thales Uk Ltd Training and Simulation), 062-048 (Trilithic, Inc.), 40362 (Renesas Electronics America Inc), 1853-0041 (Keysight Technologies, Inc.) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-931-8259?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-00-931-8259: 5961-00-163-3854, 5305-00-208-3926, 3040-00-711-5013 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 38640?

Key specifications for 38640: Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 700.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-931-8259 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-931-8259 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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