British Sarozal · Electronic Components
BF494
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-01-318-7298
Part NumberBF494
ManufacturerBritish Sarozal
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-318-7298 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating30.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length17.9 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM
Overall Diameter4.8 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac30.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN
Power Rating Per Characteristic300.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
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 BF494 available?
We can source BF494 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 BF494 by British Sarozal obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BF494 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 BF494?
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 BF494?
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.