Varian Associates Inc. Communications Transistor Div · Electronic Components
BM-70-12
TRANSISTOR — NSN 5961-01-071-9881
Part NumberBM-70-12
ManufacturerVarian Associates Inc. Communications Transistor Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-071-9881 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
MaterialCERAMIC ENCLOSURE
Current Rating20.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Power Rating Per Characteristic220.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac36.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE, DC WITH BASE SHORT-CIRCUITED TO EMITTER AND 4.0 MAXIMUM COLLECTOR TO EMITTER
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 BM-70-12 available?
We can source BM-70-12 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 BM-70-12 by Varian Associates Inc. Communications Transistor Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BM-70-12 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 BM-70-12?
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 BM-70-12?
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.