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617833-3Semiconductor Device,diode

Raytheon Company · NSN 5961-00-045-8681 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-045-8681 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-045-8681. Primary manufacturer part number: 617833-3.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Material: GLASS ENCLOSURE
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 30.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 1000.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK FORWARD SURGE CURRENT
  • Overall Diameter: 0.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 80.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Germanium Semiconductor construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-045-8681, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-045-8681
Primary Part Number617833-3
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company
StatusACTIVE
MaterialGERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic30.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Current Rating Per Characteristic1000.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK FORWARD SURGE CURRENT
Overall Diameter0.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Power Rating Per Characteristic80.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-262-032824569 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
5961-00-864-9172 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N56 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
1N56 Burns and Towne Inc (USA)
1N56 Itt Semiconductors Div (USA)
1N56 Kemtron Electron Products Inc (USA)
617833-3 PRIMARY Raytheon Company (USA)
1N56 General Semiconductor Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-262-0328INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
24569
5961-00-864-9172INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-045-8681?

NSN 5961-00-045-8681 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-045-8681?

NSN 5961-00-045-8681 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 1N56 (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp), 1N56 (Burns and Towne Inc), 1N56 (Itt Semiconductors Div), 1N56 (Kemtron Electron Products Inc), 617833-3 (Raytheon Company) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-045-8681?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-045-8681: 5961-00-262-0328, 5961-00-864-9172. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 617833-3?

Key specifications for 617833-3: Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR; Material: GLASS ENCLOSURE; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 30.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 1000.00 MICROAMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK FORWARD SURGE CURRENT. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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