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1N5242Semiconductor Device,diode

Adelco Elektronik Gmbh · NSN 5961-00-232-3017 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-232-3017 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-232-3017. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N5242.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT
  • Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Voltage Tolerance in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 12.0 NOMINAL NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
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 5961-00-232-3017, 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 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 16 commercial cross-references from 14 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-232-3017
Primary Part Number1N5242
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAdelco Elektronik Gmbh
StatusACTIVE
Current Rating Per Characteristic20.00 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Tolerance in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic12.0 NOMINAL NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Function for Which DesignedZENER DIODE
Power Rating Per Characteristic500.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION
Overall Diameter0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationDO-35
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5566 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-00-482-33300400120003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N5242 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
1N5242 General Semiconductor Industries Inc (USA)
1N5242 Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE5566 Electronic Industries Association
1N5242 Telcom Semiconductor Inc (USA)
1N5242 Microsemi Corporation (USA)
1N5242 Microsemi Corp.-Scottsdale Dba Microsemi (USA)
1N5242 Burns and Towne Inc (USA)
1N5242A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
1N5242 Infineon Technologies Americas Corp (USA)
1N5242 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
1N5242 International Diode Corp (USA)
843-524-2X Ametek Programmable Power, Inc. (USA)
1N5242 Micro Uspd Inc (USA)
1N5242 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
1N5242 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-482-3330INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
0400120003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-232-3017?

NSN 5961-00-232-3017 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Adelco Elektronik Gmbh, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-232-3017?

NSN 5961-00-232-3017 has 16 cross-referenced part numbers: 1N5242 (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), 1N5242 (General Semiconductor Industries Inc), 1N5242 (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE5566 (Electronic Industries Association), 1N5242 (Telcom Semiconductor Inc) and 11 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-232-3017?

There is 1 known substitute for 5961-00-232-3017: 5961-00-482-3330. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N5242?

Key specifications for 1N5242: Current Rating Per Characteristic: 20.00 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT; Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Voltage Tolerance in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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