Silicon Transistor Corporation · Electronic Components
2N1542A
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-00-752-6044
Part Number2N1542A
ManufacturerSilicon Transistor Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-752-6044 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 5.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Terminals1 CASE AND 2 PIN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Overall Length0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.450 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure100.0 CELSIUS CASE
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Special FeaturesJUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: PNP
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 50.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTE
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 2N1542A available?
We can source 2N1542A even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 2N1542A by Silicon Transistor Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2N1542A has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 2N1542A?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 2N1542A?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.