The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-600-0740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-600-0740 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 7.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE6265 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 10.0 WATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N6178 | 5/9 Secondary reference Renesas Electronics America Inc |
| 958001-006 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 958001-006 | 5/9 Secondary reference Tegam, Inc. |
| 153-5005-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE6265 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N6178 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-600-0740 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-600-0744, 5961-01-029-6114. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-600-0740: Overall Height: 0.155 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 7.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 165.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1. 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.