Ampex Data Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
CD500
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-021-8001
Part NumberCD500
ManufacturerAmpex Data Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-021-8001 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Terminals3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.196 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION
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 CD500 available?
We can source CD500 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 CD500 by Ampex Data Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If CD500 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 CD500?
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 CD500?
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.