The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-169-6503, 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 Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-169-6503 |
| Primary Part Number | 21808 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 250.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Special Test Features | TESTED PER BASE TEN SYSTEMS DWG 21808 |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 0.25 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 20.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 21808 | Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N5655 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
NSN 5961-01-169-6503 is a Transistor, manufactured by Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-169-6503 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 21808 (Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids).
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-255-0736, 5310-01-332-8144, 5950-01-386-1291. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 21808: Overall Height: 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 250.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1. 11 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.
NSN 5961-01-169-6503 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.