The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-246-8945, 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 Ministry of Defence, De&s Air Defence Electronic Warfare Systems (adews Dt). Government technical data includes 13 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-246-8945 |
| Primary Part Number | C38E |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Ministry of Defence, De&s Air Defence Electronic Warfare Systems (adews Dt) |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 500.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Overall Width Across Flats | 0.544 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 35.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 12.0 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| C38E | Ministry of Defence, De&s Air Defence Electronic Warfare Systems (adews Dt) (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C38E | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
NSN 5961-00-246-8945 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Ministry of Defence, De&s Air Defence Electronic Warfare Systems (adews Dt), classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-246-8945 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: C38E (Ministry of Defence, De&s Air Defence Electronic Warfare Systems (adews Dt)).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-102-8559. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for C38E: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 500.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 13 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.