The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-402-8161, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5961-00-402-8161 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 480.0 MAXIMUM NONREPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC AND 2.0 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.501 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 900.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE AND 35.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, TOTAL RMS AND 10.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BREAKOVER CURRENT, DC AND 80.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER CURRENT, DC AND 70.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM HOLDING CURRENT, DC |
| Test Data Document | 50985-8879600001 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SOLDER STUD AND 1 CASE |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | ANODE |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 30.0 WATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| 60993 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| 8879600001-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. |
NSN 5961-00-402-8161 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2030-01-107-0531, 5305-01-594-8515, 5895-01-627-3077. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-402-8161: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 480.0 MAXIMUM NONREPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC AND 2.0 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.501 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 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.