The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-902-7873, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-902-7873 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 55.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 55.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 100.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | GERMANIUM |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 3.50 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 50.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CUTOFF CURRENT, DC, EMITTER OPEN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CASE AND 2 PIN |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 37.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N2836 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N2836 | 5/9 Secondary reference Amperex Electronic Corp |
| RELEASE4653 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 521526 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Comspace Corp Arkay Intl Div |
NSN 5961-00-902-7873 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-645-0063. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-902-7873: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 55.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 20.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 55.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM 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.