The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-342-2240, 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 Powerex, Inc.. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-342-2240 |
| Primary Part Number | C140BX138 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Powerex, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | ANODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C140BX138 | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| C140BX138 PRIMARY | Powerex, Inc. (USA) |
| 2015035-1 | Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C140BX138 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept Power Components Opn |
NSN 5961-00-342-2240 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Powerex, Inc., classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-342-2240 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: C140BX138 (Semitronics Corp), C140BX138 (Powerex, Inc.), 2015035-1 (Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance).
Key specifications for C140BX138: Overall Height: 0.330 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 5 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.