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2N5870Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-01-046-9564 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-046-9564 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-046-9564. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5870.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-046-9564, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-046-9564
Primary Part Number2N5870
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Power Rating Per Characteristic87.5 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE6104 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-008-2650 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-013-0961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-016-5393 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-046-9565 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N5870 Electronic Industries Association
2N5870 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N5870 On Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
RELEASE6104 Electronic Industries Association
61715-016 Dynalec Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-008-2650INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-013-0961INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-016-5393INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-046-9565INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-046-9564?

NSN 5961-01-046-9564 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-046-9564?

NSN 5961-01-046-9564 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N5870 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N5870 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 2N5870 (On Semiconductor Corporation), RELEASE6104 (Electronic Industries Association), 61715-016 (Dynalec Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-046-9564?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-01-046-9564: 5961-00-008-2650, 5961-01-013-0961, 5961-01-016-5393 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5870?

Key specifications for 2N5870: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR. 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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