Title
2N559 transistorCatalog Number
102718896Type
Physical objectDescription
Included is a description card from the Transistor Museum that says, "Device ID: WE 2N559 transistor
Type: Germanium PNP diffused junction
Case Color/Style: Gold miniature pinch-top
Vintage/Date Code: 1950s/1960s
Use: Low power ultra high speed switching
Notes: Historic device. Selected for use in Nike Zeus anti-missle defense system."
Date
Circa 1950s/1960sManufacturer
Western Electric CompanyPlace Manufactured
Laureldale, Pa, U.S.Identifying Numbers
| Model number | 2N559 | |
| Other number | 039 | On the side of the transistor. |
Dimensions
overall: 3 1/8 in x 1/8 in x 1/8 inCategory
Component/Semiconductor/transistorCollection Title
The Jack Ward Transistor Museum CollectionCredit
Gift of Jack WardLot Number
X7358.2015