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2N1516Transistor

Amperex Electronic Corp · NSN 5961-00-987-4777 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-987-4777 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-987-4777. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N1516.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 0.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-987-4777, 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 Amperex Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-987-4777
Primary Part Number2N1516
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmperex Electronic Corp
StatusACTIVE
Current Rating Per Characteristic10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 0.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Power Rating Per Characteristic83.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-766-14291850-0071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Keysight Technologies Inc
5961-00-779-9527 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N1516 Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-766-1429INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1850-0071
5961-00-779-9527INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-987-4777?

NSN 5961-00-987-4777 is a Transistor, manufactured by Amperex Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-987-4777?

NSN 5961-00-987-4777 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 2N1516 (Amperex Electronic Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-987-4777?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-987-4777: 5961-00-766-1429, 5961-00-779-9527. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N1516?

Key specifications for 2N1516: Current Rating Per Characteristic: 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Overall Length: 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 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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