The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-902-2347, 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 Semitronics Corp. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-902-2347 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N2042A |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Semitronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 | 200.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 25.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE3446 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 200.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N2042A PRIMARY | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE3446 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2042A | 5/9 Secondary reference Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
| 2N2042A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2042A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2042A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms |
NSN 5961-00-902-2347 is a Transistor, manufactured by Semitronics Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-902-2347 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2N2042A (Semitronics Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-985-8966. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N2042A: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 105.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 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.