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2N463Transistor

Solid State, Inc · NSN 5961-00-989-1253 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-989-1253 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-989-1253. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N463.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM
  • Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S)
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, DC
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-PRF-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.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/70 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-989-1253, 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 Solid State, Inc. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, 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
NSN5961-00-989-1253
Primary Part Number2N463
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSolid State, Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Current Rating Per Characteristic1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, DC
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Test Data Document81349-MIL-PRF-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.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/70 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Power Rating Per Characteristic50.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Overall Diameter0.885 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PIN AND 1 THREADED STUD
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.00 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 60.00 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER SUBSTAINING VOLTAGE, WITH VOLTAGE BETWEEN BASE AND EMITTER AND 50.00 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 0.16 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER SATURATION VOLTAGE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-106-1614 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-951-5641 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N463 Solid State, Inc (USA)
MIL-S-19500/70 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N463 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
USN2N463 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2N463 Semitronics Corp (USA)
JAN2N463 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5961-00-106-1614INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-951-5641INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-989-1253?

NSN 5961-00-989-1253 is a Transistor, manufactured by Solid State, Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-989-1253?

NSN 5961-00-989-1253 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N463 (Solid State, Inc), MIL-S-19500/70 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2N463 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), USN2N463 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2N463 (Semitronics Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-989-1253?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-989-1253: 5961-00-106-1614, 5961-00-951-5641. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N463?

Key specifications for 2N463: Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S); Current Rating Per Characteristic: 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM EMITTER CURRENT, DC; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-989-1253 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-989-1253 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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