The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-043-4774, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-043-4774 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N2296 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 120.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 70.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 1.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 125.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 10.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 CASE |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 60.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2N2296 | Pd&e Electronics, Llc (USA) |
| 2N2296 | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| 2N2296 | International Diode Corp (USA) |
| 2N2296 PRIMARY | Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N2296 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2296 | 5/9 Secondary reference Solitron Devices, Inc. |
| RELEASE3581 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2296 | 5/9 Secondary reference Csr Industries Inc |
NSN 5961-00-043-4774 is a Transistor, manufactured by Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-043-4774 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2N2296 (Pd&e Electronics, Llc), 2N2296 (Semitronics Corp), 2N2296 (International Diode Corp), 2N2296 (Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-724-2104, 5961-00-765-4584, 5961-00-778-3943. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N2296: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 120.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 70.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 1.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.