Texas Instruments Incorporated · Electronic Components
2N2553
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-813-3468
Part Number2N2553
ManufacturerTexas Instruments Incorporated
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-813-3468 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Length0.850 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic20.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP
Semiconductor MaterialGERMANIUM
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 2N2553 available?
We can source 2N2553 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 2N2553 by Texas Instruments Incorporated obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N2553 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 2N2553?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 2N2553?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.