The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-254-1502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-254-1502 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE5793 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 360.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N5366 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
| 2N5366 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 2N5366 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N5366 | 5/9 Secondary reference Renesas Electronics America Inc |
| 51820-000 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| RELEASE5793 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-254-1502 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-036-8900. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-254-1502: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Overall Diameter: 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 11 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.