The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-686-8382, 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 General Semiconductor Inc. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-686-8382 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N438 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | General Semiconductor Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Internal Junction Configuration | NPN |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 10.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 100.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N438 | General Semiconductor Inc (USA) |
| 2N438 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N438 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE2064 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N438 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5961-00-686-8382 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Semiconductor Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-686-8382 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2N438 (General Semiconductor Inc), 2N438 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-686-8383, 5961-00-846-7715. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N438: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 25.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 13 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.