The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-117-7906, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bkc Semiconductors Inc. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-117-7906 |
| Primary Part Number | 1N3838 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Bkc Semiconductors Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 60.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 10.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, RMS TOTAL |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE3881 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | GATE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1N3838 | Bkc Semiconductors Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1N3838 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE0881 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1N3838 | 5/9 Secondary reference Itt Semiconductors a Division of International Telephone and Telegraph Corp |
NSN 5961-00-117-7906 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Bkc Semiconductors Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-117-7906 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1N3838 (Bkc Semiconductors Inc).
Key specifications for 1N3838: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 60.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE; Overall Diameter: 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 11 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.