The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-072-8573, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-072-8573 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE VOLTAGE AND 10.0 MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK50.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 11 |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICONSILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACTJUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASEHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Overall Width Across Flats | 0.424 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.424 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.437 INCHES MAXIMUM0.437 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES0.190 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE CURRENT AND 2.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE CURRENT AND 4.70 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, 180 DEGREES CONDUCTION ANGLE, AVERAGE OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE AND 4.70 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, 180 DEGREES CONDUCTION ANGLE, AVERAGE OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE AND 60.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK ON-STATE SURGE CURRENT60.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK ON-STATE SURGE CURRENT |
| Test Data Document | 97942-580R299 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)97942-580R299 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNFUNF |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | ANODEANODE |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 5.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE POWER DISSIPATION5.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 68-4628 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C11FX420 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
| 580R299H01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| STCR1097-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp |
NSN 5961-00-072-8573 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5961-00-072-8573: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 75.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 10.0 MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE VOLTAGE AND 10.0 MAXIMUM PEAK NEGATIVE GATE VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK50.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 11; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 15 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.