The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-374-9399, 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 Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-374-9399 |
| Primary Part Number | BCX38C |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 80.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, SUBSTAINING VOLTAGE, BASE OPEN-CIRCUITED AND 10.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | TO-92 |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Transfer Ratio | 10000.0 MINIMUM STATIC FORWARD CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO, COMMON-EMITTER |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 800.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, INSTANTANEOUS |
| Material | PLASTIC ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 1.5 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 |
NSN 5961-01-374-9399 is a Transistor, manufactured by Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-374-9399 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: BCX38C (Diodes Zetex Semiconductors Limited), BCX38C (Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp).
Key specifications for BCX38C: Overall Height: 0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE/STATIC/EMITTER OPEN AND 60.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, SUBSTAINING VOLTAGE, BASE OPEN-CIRCUITED AND 10.0 MAXIMUM EMITTER TO BASE VOLTAGE, STATIC, COLLECTOR OPEN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: TO-92. 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.