The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-680-9684, 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 Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare. Government technical data includes 10 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-680-9684 |
| Primary Part Number | 16T6 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 100.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 180.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 16T6 PRIMARY | Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE 1713 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N228 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 16T6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div |
NSN 5961-00-680-9684 is a Transistor, manufactured by Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-680-9684 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 16T6 (Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-854-3030, 5961-00-879-9968. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16T6: Overall Height: 0.320 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 15.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 10 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.