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2N5879Transistor

Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts · NSN 5961-01-007-2231 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-007-2231 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-007-2231. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5879.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 160.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-007-2231, 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 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-007-2231
Primary Part Number2N5879
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMicrosemi Corp - Massachusetts
StatusACTIVE
Power Rating Per Characteristic160.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Current Rating Per Characteristic5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE 6105 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-170-8048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-172-1730 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-407-2373 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-758-7696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-082-1986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N5879 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
JEDEC2N5879 Electronic Industries Association
2N5879 Electronic Industries Association
2N5879 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
RELEASE6105 Electronic Industries Association
2N5879 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
05A05879 Hekimian Laboratories Inc (USA)
891-321-0007 American Data Div Airpax Electronics Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-170-8048INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-172-1730INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-407-2373INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-758-7696INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-082-1986INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-007-2231?

NSN 5961-01-007-2231 is a Transistor, manufactured by Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-007-2231?

NSN 5961-01-007-2231 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N5879 (Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts), JEDEC2N5879 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N5879 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N5879 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), RELEASE6105 (Electronic Industries Association) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-01-007-2231?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-01-007-2231: 5961-00-170-8048, 5961-00-172-1730, 5961-00-407-2373 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5879?

Key specifications for 2N5879: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 160.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 15.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN. 15 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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