The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-556-2079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-556-2079 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N78 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Electronic Industries Association |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2N78 | Electronic Industries Association |
| 2N78 | General Electric Company (USA) |
| 2N78 | Electronic Transistors Corp (USA) |
| 2N78 | General Electric Co Electronic Components Division of Electronic Atomic and Defense Systems Group |
| 723099-012 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA) |
NSN 5961-00-556-2079 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5961-00-556-2079 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N78 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N78 (General Electric Company), 2N78 (Electronic Transistors Corp), 2N78 (General Electric Co Electronic Components Division of Electronic Atomic and Defense Systems Group), 723099-012 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon).
There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-556-2079: 5961-00-752-0655, 5961-00-784-4270, 5961-00-892-3459. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N78: Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN; Semiconductor Material: GERMANIUM; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT. 5 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5961-00-556-2079 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.