The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-839-9296, 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 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Government technical data includes 15 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-839-9296 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N1042-2 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Transfer Ratio | 60.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER |
| Internal Junction Configuration | PNP |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Overall Width Across Flats | 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 6.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 PIN AND 1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 1.0 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 |
NSN 5961-00-839-9296 is a Transistor, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-839-9296 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5478-50 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 2N1042-2 (Texas Instruments Incorporated).
Key specifications for 2N1042-2: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 15 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.