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2N3879(A)Transistor

Rca Corp Solid State Division · NSN 5961-01-082-8807 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-082-8807 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-082-8807. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3879(A).
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CASE AND 2 PIN
  • Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-66
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/526 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-082-8807, 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 Rca Corp Solid State Division. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-082-8807
Primary Part Number2N3879(A)
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Solid State Division
StatusCANCELLED
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity1 CASE AND 2 PIN
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationTO-66
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/526 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Current Rating Per Characteristic5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 7.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Power Rating Per Characteristic35.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic120.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 75.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 7.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5961-00-020-7921VP2023 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Micro Uspd Inc
1680-00-215-0659 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft Assembly,spur
5330-00-246-991624963 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Dana Automotive Systems Group, Llc Dba Dana Sealing Products
5330-00-383-198516503 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency
5961-00-469-9901352-0704-021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5998-00-487-5140 INTERCHANGEABLE
Extractor,electrical Card
5331-00-994-0870 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
5961-01-065-0017 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-01-188-2591 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
1670-01-314-055124963-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Down,cargo,aircraft
United States Department of the Navy Dba Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3879(A) Rca Corp Solid State Division (USA)
11443650 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
MIL-S-19500/526 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN2N3879 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
24963 Trio Laboratories Inc (USA)
44597 28127 Thales Deutschland Gmbh Div Customer Services (DEU)
MIL-PRF-19500/526 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5961-00-020-7921INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
VP2023
1680-00-215-0659INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT ASSEMBLY,SPUR
5330-00-246-9916INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
24963
5330-00-383-1985INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
16503
5961-00-469-9901INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
352-0704-021
5998-00-487-5140INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTRACTOR,ELECTRICAL CARD
5331-00-994-0870INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
5961-01-065-0017INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-01-188-2591INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
1670-01-314-0551INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE DOWN,CARGO,AIRCRAFT
24963-3
1670-01-477-0764INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE DOWN,CARGO,AIRCRAFT
24963-1
3120-01-497-8050INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
24963-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-082-8807?

NSN 5961-01-082-8807 is a Transistor, manufactured by Rca Corp Solid State Division, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-082-8807?

NSN 5961-01-082-8807 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3879(A) (Rca Corp Solid State Division), 11443650 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), MIL-S-19500/526 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JAN2N3879 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 24963 (Trio Laboratories Inc) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-01-082-8807?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5961-01-082-8807: 5961-00-020-7921, 1680-00-215-0659, 5330-00-246-9916 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3879(A)?

Key specifications for 2N3879(A): Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: COLLECTOR; Overall Length: 1.252 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CASE AND 2 PIN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-01-082-8807 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-01-082-8807 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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