Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting Method: TERMINAL
Internal Junction Configuration: PNP
Semiconductor Material: SILICON
Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
Identification
NSN: 5961-00-050-3523
NIIN: 000503523
FSC: 5961 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-050-3523, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5961-00-050-3523
Item Name
Transistor
FSC / FSG
5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic
-50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC
Overall Diameter
0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length
1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting Method
TERMINAL
Internal Junction Configuration
PNP
Semiconductor Material
SILICON
Internal Configuration
JUNCTION CONTACT
Features Provided
HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic
200.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Terminal Type and Quantity
3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Terminal Circle Diameter
0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Rating Per Characteristic
1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5961-00-138-7217SM-A-679902POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5961-00-188-8166352-0695-050POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5961-00-394-0886905456-1POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems
5961-00-421-9883POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)
5961-00-438-67112N4236POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
5961-00-476-668103-0044-06POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Safran Power Usa Llc
5961-00-503-9330T068-007-0003POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation
5961-00-937-14092N4236POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Solitron Devices, Inc.
5961-01-068-1385615513-901POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Raytheon Company
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
531536-1
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
2N4236
5/1Secondary reference
Texas Instruments Incorporated
2N4236
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5961-00-138-7217POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
SM-A-679902
5961-00-188-8166POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
352-0695-050
5961-00-394-0886POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
905456-1
5961-00-421-9883POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-438-6711POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
2N4236
5961-00-476-6681POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
03-0044-06
5961-00-503-9330POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
T068-007-0003
5961-00-937-1409POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
2N4236
5961-01-068-1385POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
615513-901
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5961-00-050-3523?
NSN 5961-00-050-3523 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5961-00-050-3523?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-138-7217, 5961-00-188-8166, 5961-00-394-0886. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5961-00-050-3523?
Key specifications for 5961-00-050-3523: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -50.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5961-00-050-3523 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.