The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-610-9642, 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 General Semiconductor Inc. Government technical data includes 6 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-610-9642 |
| Primary Part Number | IRF540S |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | General Semiconductor Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 100.0 MAXIMUM ON-STATE VOLTAGE, AVERAGE |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Features Provided | HIGH POWER |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 28.0 AMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT |
| Function for Which Designed | AVALANCHE DIODE AND SWITCHING |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 150.0 WATTS MAXIMUM OFF-STATE 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 |
|---|---|
| IRF540S PRIMARY | General Semiconductor Inc (USA) |
NSN 5961-01-610-9642 is a Transistor, manufactured by General Semiconductor Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-610-9642 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: IRF540S (General Semiconductor Inc).
Key specifications for IRF540S: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 100.0 MAXIMUM ON-STATE VOLTAGE, AVERAGE; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Features Provided: HIGH POWER; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 28.0 AMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT. 6 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.