The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-496-8317, 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 British Sarozal Ltd. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-496-8317 |
| Primary Part Number | BSX20 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | British Sarozal Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2.0 NOMINAL COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 100.00 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL EMITTER 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 | 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BSX20 | British Sarozal Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 140090-001 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Falco Data Products |
| 9330-219-20112 | 5/9 Secondary reference Communication Systems Div North American Philips Corp |
| F52006004 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Fsg Inc |
| BSX20 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Amperex Electronic Corp |
| 622242613408 | 6/9 Informative reference only Ncb Hungary (honvedsegi Egyseges Termekkod) |
NSN 5961-00-496-8317 is a Transistor, manufactured by British Sarozal Ltd, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-496-8317 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BSX20 (British Sarozal Ltd).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-051-6016, 5961-01-122-2356. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for BSX20: Overall Height: 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2.0 NOMINAL COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.