The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-461-3308, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-461-3308 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| 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-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 3.5 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | TO-18 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Transfer Ratio | 25.0 MAXIMUM SMALL-SIGNAL SHORT-CIRCUIT FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 150.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL 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 |
|---|---|
| RELEASE 3186 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N705A | 5/9 Secondary reference Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| 2N705A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-461-3308 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): 5961-00-809-1874. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-461-3308: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 3.5 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-18; Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 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.