Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 23.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 75.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Overall Diameter: 0.085 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.107 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting Method: TERMINAL
Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic: 0.10 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Identification
NSN: 5961-00-080-0278
NIIN: 000800278
FSC: 5961 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-080-0278, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5961-00-080-0278
Item Name
Semiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG
5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic
23.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point
75.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Overall Diameter
0.085 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.107 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Length
1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting Method
TERMINAL
Features Provided
HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Current Rating Per Characteristic
0.10 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Material
GLASS ENCLOSURE
Material
GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity
2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items10
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5315-00-457-3269POSSIBLE MATCH
PIN,TRIGGER PLATE R
Possible match (shared part number)
1660-00-687-309120606POSSIBLE MATCH
MASK,OXYGEN
Possible match (shared part number)Avox Systems Inc Dba Avox Systems Inc
5950-00-853-1160POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)
1290-00-972-08872060600POSSIBLE MATCH
TOOL
Possible match (shared part number)Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5930-01-123-346220606POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PUSH
Possible match (shared part number)Basic American Inc
7025-01-482-363620-606POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROLLER
Possible match (shared part number)L3 Technologies, Inc.
3020-01-529-861320-606POSSIBLE MATCH
GEAR,SPUR
Possible match (shared part number)Natural Gas Solutions North America Llc Div Industrial Products Group
6240-01-562-921720606POSSIBLE MATCH
LAMP,GLOW
Possible match (shared part number)Willard Marine, Inc.
6645-01-677-962720606POSSIBLE MATCH
METER,TIME TOTALIZING
Possible match (shared part number)Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Dba Stanley Hydraulic Tools Div Stanley Hydraulic Tools
5310-01-715-911220-606POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,LOCK
Possible match (shared part number)Rix Industries
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
IN87A
5/9Secondary reference
Amperex Electronic Corp
20606
3/9Design control — primary reference
Whittaker Corp Whittaker Electronic Systems Div
Related Parts
5315-00-457-3269POSSIBLE MATCH
PIN,TRIGGER PLATE R
1660-00-687-3091POSSIBLE MATCH
MASK,OXYGEN
20606
5950-00-853-1160POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
1290-00-972-0887POSSIBLE MATCH
TOOL
2060600
5930-01-123-3462POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PUSH
20606
7025-01-482-3636POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROLLER
20-606
3020-01-529-8613POSSIBLE MATCH
GEAR,SPUR
20-606
6240-01-562-9217POSSIBLE MATCH
LAMP,GLOW
20606
6645-01-677-9627POSSIBLE MATCH
METER,TIME TOTALIZING
20606
5310-01-715-9112POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,LOCK
20-606
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5961-00-080-0278?
NSN 5961-00-080-0278 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5961-00-080-0278?
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-00-457-3269, 1660-00-687-3091, 5950-00-853-1160. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5961-00-080-0278?
Key specifications for 5961-00-080-0278: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 23.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 75.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.085 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.107 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5961-00-080-0278 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.