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1N456Semiconductor Device,diode

General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation · NSN 5961-00-421-5550 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-421-5550 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-421-5550. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N456.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Overall Diameter: 0.105 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Material: GLASS ENCLOSURE
  • Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 25.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
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 5961-00-421-5550, 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 General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-421-5550
Primary Part Number1N456
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Government Systems Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Diameter0.105 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic25.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
Power Rating Per Characteristic0.2 WATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Current Rating Per Characteristic40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE SURGE CURRENT
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-086-83297792399 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
5961-00-235-8678 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-557-5617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-755-419310018580-019 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N456 PRIMARY General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-086-8329INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
7792399
5961-00-235-8678INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-557-5617INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-755-4193INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
10018580-019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-421-5550?

NSN 5961-00-421-5550 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-421-5550?

NSN 5961-00-421-5550 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 1N456 (General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-421-5550?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-421-5550: 5961-00-086-8329, 5961-00-235-8678, 5961-00-557-5617 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N456?

Key specifications for 1N456: Overall Length: 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Overall Diameter: 0.105 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR. 11 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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