The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-159-6583, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-159-6583 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 20.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.075 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 20.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE |
| Material | SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 125.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE 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 |
|---|---|
| HD5000 | 5/1 Secondary reference Palomar Products, Inc. |
| 537705-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SD-5000 | 5/1 Secondary reference Semiconductor Technology, Inc. Dba Semiconductor Technology Inc |
NSN 5961-00-159-6583 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-286-5419, 5961-00-710-2771. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-159-6583: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 20.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.075 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 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.