The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-368-2272, 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 Compensated Devices Inc. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-368-2272 |
| Primary Part Number | 1N4072A |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Compensated Devices Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 68.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 5.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE SURGE CURRENT |
| Material | SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 2.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 1N4072A PRIMARY | Compensated Devices Inc (USA) |
| 1N4072A | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1N4072A | 5/9 Secondary reference International Semiconductor Inc |
| 911271 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1N4072A | 5/9 Secondary reference Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
| 1N4072A | 5/9 Secondary reference Microsemi Corp.-Scottsdale Dba Microsemi |
| 911271 | 5/9 Secondary reference Solid State Devices, Inc |
NSN 5961-00-368-2272 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Compensated Devices Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-368-2272 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1N4072A (Compensated Devices Inc), 1N4072A (Semitronics Corp).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-464-0108, 5340-00-528-3074, 5905-00-721-4160. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1N4072A: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 68.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 10 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.