The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-059-4724, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-059-4724 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 0.5 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC0.5 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINALTERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUMGERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC50.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE3658 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION80131-RELEASE3658 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 150.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION150.0 MILLIWATTS 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N2401 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE 3658 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2401 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-059-4724 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-921-4671, 5961-00-989-3608. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-059-4724: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 0.5 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC0.5 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC; Overall Diameter: 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINALTERMINAL. 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.