The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-159-3340, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-159-3340 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | TO-44 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.240 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 | 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 120.0 MILLIWATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| SM-C-374842 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5961011593340 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| 2N2208 | 5/1 Secondary reference Semitronics Corp |
| GM1493 | 5/1 Secondary reference Gpd Optoelectronics Corp. Div Gpd Optoelectronics |
| 2N2208 | 5/9 Secondary reference Renesas Electronics America Inc |
NSN 5961-01-159-3340 is a Transistor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5961-01-159-3340: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 40.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 5.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-44; Overall Diameter: 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM 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.