The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-883-6850, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-883-6850 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 0.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 80.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 15.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE2037 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 80.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE 2037 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N409 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N409 | 5/9 Secondary reference Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector |
NSN 5961-00-883-6850 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5961-00-883-6850: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 12.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 0.5 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 80.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.