The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-159-3332, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-159-3332 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 18.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 36.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | TO-39 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 1.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Precious Material and Location | LEADS GOLD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 5.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL 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 6354 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N6255 | 5/9 Secondary reference Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
| 2N6255 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SM-C-706849 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-01-159-3332 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5961-01-159-3332: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 18.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 36.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-39; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Precious Material: GOLD. 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.