The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-914-6002, 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 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-914-6002 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N542A |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Semitronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 25.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE3988 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N542A PRIMARY | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| 2N542A | New Jersey Semi-Conductor Products, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE 3988 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N542A | 5/9 Secondary reference Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp |
| 2N542A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-914-6002 is a Transistor, manufactured by Semitronics Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-914-6002 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2N542A (Semitronics Corp), 2N542A (New Jersey Semi-Conductor Products, Inc.).
Key specifications for 2N542A: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 2.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Overall Diameter: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 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.