The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-082-3856, 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 Semitronics Corp. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-082-3856 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N828 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Semitronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS CASE100.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM1.500 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 | 200.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC200.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE3446 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION80131-RELEASE3446 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 |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTORCOLLECTOR |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2N828 | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| 2N828 | Solid State Devices, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N828 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE3446 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N828 | 5/9 Secondary reference Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
NSN 5961-00-082-3856 is a Transistor, manufactured by Semitronics Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-082-3856 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2N828 (Semitronics Corp), 2N828 (Solid State Devices, Inc).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-00-187-9796, 5961-00-246-2465, 5961-00-902-2347. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N828: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 6.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN2.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS CASE100.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 14 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.