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5M3712Transistor

Texas Instruments Incorporated · NSN 5961-00-950-1642 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-950-1642 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-950-1642. Primary manufacturer part number: 5M3712.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: -10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/283 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-950-1642, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 47 commercial cross-references from 32 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-950-1642
Primary Part Number5M3712
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
StatusCANCELLED
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Current Rating Per Characteristic-10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/283 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Overall Diameter0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-25.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -18.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND -5.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic360.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-247-4350 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5930-00-311-9612X2920-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Push Button
Hickok Waekon Llc
5961-00-402-1564535305-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5961-00-424-96042N3640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
5961-00-426-8211 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5355-00-648-763832A43 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare
5961-00-902-0317723025-025 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
2520-01-090-68985M3712 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lock,cylinder Block
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
5961-01-100-7120 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-145-5167 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5M3712 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
014-876 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
15-03029-00 Compaq Federal Llc (USA)
83-1530-2150 Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div (USA)
2N3460 Electronic Industries Association
1853-0015 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2N3640 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
246866-2 Sypris Electronics, Llc (USA)
JAN2N869A Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MPS3640-5 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
352-7500-221 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
5961009501642 E.c.a Etablissement Centrald'approvisionnement Des Forces Armee
A-1853-0015-1 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2N3640 Witco Allied-Kelite Div of Witco Chemical Corp (USA)
4191800-226 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
TX2N869A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-19500/283 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
352-7500-221 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
4192800-226 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
ST25019 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-247-4350INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5930-00-311-9612INTERCHANGEABLE
PUSH BUTTON
X2920-8
5961-00-402-1564INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
535305-1
5961-00-424-9604INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N3640
5961-00-426-8211INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5355-00-648-7638INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
32A43
5961-00-902-0317INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
723025-025
2520-01-090-6898INTERCHANGEABLE
LOCK,CYLINDER BLOCK
5M3712
5961-01-100-7120INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-145-5167INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-167-3219INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-245-6629INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-950-1642?

NSN 5961-00-950-1642 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-950-1642?

NSN 5961-00-950-1642 has 47 cross-referenced part numbers: 5M3712 (Texas Instruments Incorporated), 014-876 (Ampex Systems Corp), 15-03029-00 (Compaq Federal Llc), 83-1530-2150 (Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div), 2N3460 (Electronic Industries Association) and 42 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-950-1642?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-00-950-1642: 5961-00-247-4350, 5930-00-311-9612, 5961-00-402-1564 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5M3712?

Key specifications for 5M3712: Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Current Rating Per Characteristic: -10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-950-1642 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-950-1642 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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