The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-183-6506, 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 M-Pulse Microwave, Inc. Government technical data includes 14 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-01-183-6506 |
| Primary Part Number | MP42616 |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | M-Pulse Microwave, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 14.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 3.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 175.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | TO-72 |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Transfer Ratio | 200.0 MAXIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 125.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 450.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MP42616 | M-Pulse Microwave, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 912577 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MA42616 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-01-183-6506 is a Transistor, manufactured by M-Pulse Microwave, Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-183-6506 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MP42616 (M-Pulse Microwave, Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6525-01-697-9095. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MP42616: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 20.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 14.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE/STATIC/BASE OPEN AND 3.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-72; Overall Diameter: 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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.