The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-076-6672, 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 British Sarozal Ltd. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-076-6672 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N3855A |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | British Sarozal Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINALTERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICONSILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC100.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE4982 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION80131-RELEASE4982 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 200.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION200.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N3855A | British Sarozal Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N3855A | 5/9 Secondary reference Adelco Elektronik Gmbh |
| 2N3855A | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
| 2N3855A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N3855AA | 5/9 Secondary reference Adelco Elektronik Gmbh |
| 5961000766672 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| RELEASE4982 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-00-076-6672 is a Transistor, manufactured by British Sarozal Ltd, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-076-6672 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2N3855A (British Sarozal Ltd).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-153-4561, 5961-00-763-7890, 5961-00-770-1086. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N3855A: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 30.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN4.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN; Overall Diameter: 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINALTERMINAL. 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.
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.