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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-007-2231 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N5879 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 6105 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 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) |
NSN 5961-01-007-2231 is a Transistor, manufactured by Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
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.
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.
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.