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2N5462Transistor

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5961-01-078-9651 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-078-9651 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-078-9651. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5462.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
  • Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 16.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM ZERO-GATE-VOLTAGE DRAIN CURRENT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-078-9651, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5961-01-078-9651
Primary Part Number2N5462
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Internal ConfigurationFIELD EFFECT
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Current Rating Per Characteristic16.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM ZERO-GATE-VOLTAGE DRAIN CURRENT
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Power Rating Per Characteristic310.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-359-7587 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-492-25331855-0073 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Keysight Technologies Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N5462 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4998-00-0008 Wavetek U S Inc Div of Wavetek Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-359-7587INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-492-2533INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1855-0073

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-078-9651?

NSN 5961-01-078-9651 is a Transistor, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-078-9651?

NSN 5961-01-078-9651 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N5462 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4998-00-0008 (Wavetek U S Inc Div of Wavetek Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-078-9651?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-01-078-9651: 5961-00-359-7587, 5961-00-492-2533. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5462?

Key specifications for 2N5462: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Internal Configuration: FIELD EFFECT; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, GATE-TO-SOURCE, WITH ALL OTHER TERMINALS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO SOURCE; Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-01-078-9651 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-01-078-9651 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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