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2N1008BTransistor

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-00-988-9795 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-988-9795 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-988-9795. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N1008B.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Overall Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-988-9795, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 13 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-988-9795
Primary Part Number2N1008B
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic-60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Terminal Circle Diameter0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Power Rating Per Characteristic167.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
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.).
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic-300.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/196 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-826-5384 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-880-516820175 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cae Usa Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N1008B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS19500-196 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5961-00-826-5384INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-880-5168INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
20175

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-988-9795?

NSN 5961-00-988-9795 is a Transistor, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-988-9795?

NSN 5961-00-988-9795 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N1008B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS19500-196 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-988-9795?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-988-9795: 5961-00-826-5384, 5961-00-880-5168. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N1008B?

Key specifications for 2N1008B: Overall Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND -20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN; Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Overall Length: 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-988-9795 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-988-9795 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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