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2N5179Transistor

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. · NSN 5961-01-165-5162 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-165-5162 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-165-5162. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N5179.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Transfer Ratio: 250.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: T0-72
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-165-5162, 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 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-165-5162
Primary Part Number2N5179
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFreescale Semiconductor, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Transfer Ratio250.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Terminal Circle Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationT0-72
Current Rating Per Characteristic50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic12.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC AND 2.5 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Internal Junction ConfigurationNPN
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-401-05072N5179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Semitronics Corp
5961-00-451-31601854-0431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters
5961-01-041-8119352-0792-021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5961-01-082-10032N5179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N5179 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
101388F Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div (USA)
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5961-00-401-0507INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-451-3160INTERCHANGEABLE
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1854-0431
5961-01-041-8119INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
352-0792-021
5961-01-082-1003INTERCHANGEABLE
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2N5179

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-165-5162?

NSN 5961-01-165-5162 is a Transistor, manufactured by Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-165-5162?

NSN 5961-01-165-5162 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N5179 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 101388F (Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-165-5162?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-01-165-5162: 5961-00-401-0507, 5961-00-451-3160, 5961-01-041-8119 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N5179?

Key specifications for 2N5179: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Transfer Ratio: 250.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Terminal Circle Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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