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2N6543Transistor

Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts · NSN 5961-01-074-8421 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-074-8421 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-074-8421. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N6543.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE6579 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 850.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 400.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 100.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-074-8421, 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 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-074-8421
Primary Part Number2N6543
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMicrosemi Corp - Massachusetts
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE6579 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic850.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 400.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Power Rating Per Characteristic100.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationTO-3
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PIN AND 1 CASE
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Current Rating Per Characteristic5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-01-033-2332 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-079-4500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-095-84682N6545 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N6543 On Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
2N6543 PRIMARY Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
2N6543 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
RELEASE6578 Electronic Industries Association
167372-2 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
2N6543 Electronic Industries Association
2N6543 International Rectifier Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5961-01-033-2332INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-079-4500INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-095-8468INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N6545

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-074-8421?

NSN 5961-01-074-8421 is a Transistor, manufactured by Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-074-8421?

NSN 5961-01-074-8421 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N6543 (On Semiconductor Corporation), 2N6543 (Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts), 2N6543 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), RELEASE6578 (Electronic Industries Association), 167372-2 (Raytheon Company Div Corp) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-01-074-8421?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-01-074-8421: 5961-01-033-2332, 5961-01-079-4500, 5961-01-095-8468. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N6543?

Key specifications for 2N6543: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE6579 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Overall Height: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.450 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 1.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Item Identification: SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, T-38 AIRCRAFT; SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, T-37 AIRCRAFT; SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, F-16 AIRCRAFT; PAVE PHASED ARRAY WARNING SYS (PAWS). 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-01-074-8421 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-01-074-8421 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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