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1N3828ASemiconductor Device,diode

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp · NSN 5961-00-068-0687 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-068-0687 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-068-0687. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N3828A.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/115 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Voltage Tolerance in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 41.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT AND 146.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DC CURRENT IN REVERSE BREAKDOWN REGION
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Overall Diameter: 0.215 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 6.2 NOMINAL NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Silicon Semiconductor construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-068-0687, 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 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 31 commercial cross-references from 22 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-068-0687
Primary Part Number1N3828A
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/115 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Voltage Tolerance in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0
Current Rating Per Characteristic41.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT AND 146.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DC CURRENT IN REVERSE BREAKDOWN REGION
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Diameter0.215 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic6.2 NOMINAL NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point175.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCATHODE
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5961-00-068-9234 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5961-00-808-0535 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-849-9842 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-864-814911966 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Hart & Cooley, Inc.
5961-01-269-8270152-0309-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N3828A Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
5961PL0190095 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
1N3828A Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1N1766A General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept Power Components Opn (USA)
848142-0620 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
539564 Itt Telecom Products Corp Network Systems Div (USA)
JAN1N3828A Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
19A115528P1 General Electric Co Mobile Communications Business Div (USA)
1N1485 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
303-0157 Raytheon E-Systems, Inc (USA)
M57-84 Miltope Corporation (USA)
1N3828A Morris Material Handling, Inc. (USA)
16A21 Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare (USA)
4178600-277 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
JAN1N3828A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
16A21 Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div (USA)
947220-1053 Litton Systems Inc. Div Navigation Systems Division (USA)
1N3828A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
IN3828A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Z496 Navy, United States Department of the Dba Naval Surface Warfare Center Div Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (USA)
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5961-00-068-9234INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-849-9842INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-068-0687?

NSN 5961-00-068-0687 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-068-0687?

NSN 5961-00-068-0687 has 31 cross-referenced part numbers: 1N3828A (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp), 5961PL0190095 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), 1N3828A (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1N1766A (General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept Power Components Opn), 848142-0620 (Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")) and 26 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-068-0687?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-00-068-0687: 5961-00-068-9234, 5961-00-131-1123, 5961-00-494-6057 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N3828A?

Key specifications for 1N3828A: Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/115 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Voltage Tolerance in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 41.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT AND 146.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DC CURRENT IN REVERSE BREAKDOWN REGION; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-068-0687 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-068-0687 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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