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C2961Transistor

Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc · NSN 5961-01-199-8943 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-199-8943 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-199-8943. Primary manufacturer part number: C2961.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 600.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 350.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-199-8943, 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 Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 13 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: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-199-8943
Primary Part NumberC2961
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHowell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Current Rating Per Characteristic600.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN
Power Rating Per Characteristic350.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Transfer Ratio30.0 MAXIMUM SMALL-SIGNAL SHORT-CIRCUIT FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER
Internal Junction ConfigurationPNP
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationTO-92
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6130-00-398-970236B4A5S1M INTERCHANGEABLE
Rectifier,metallic
Rectico, Inc.
5961-00-450-3040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C2961 PRIMARY Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc (USA)
2N4402 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6130-00-398-9702INTERCHANGEABLE
RECTIFIER,METALLIC
36B4A5S1M
5961-00-450-3040INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-199-8943?

NSN 5961-01-199-8943 is a Transistor, manufactured by Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-199-8943?

NSN 5961-01-199-8943 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: C2961 (Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc), 2N4402 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-199-8943?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-01-199-8943: 6130-00-398-9702, 5961-00-450-3040. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C2961?

Key specifications for C2961: Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 600.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC. 16 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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