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1N2859Semiconductor Device,diode

Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div · NSN 5961-00-472-3490 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-472-3490 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-472-3490. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N2859.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Material: GLASS ENCLOSURE
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 100.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 750.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Glass Enclosure construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-472-3490, 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 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-472-3490
Primary Part Number1N2859
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
StatusACTIVE
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic100.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Current Rating Per Characteristic750.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-00-811-8372 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N2859 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
QB90249-2 Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div (USA)
QB90249-2 Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Bendix Navigation and Control Systems (USA)
SK3016 Renesas Electronics America Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-811-8372INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-472-3490?

NSN 5961-00-472-3490 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-472-3490?

NSN 5961-00-472-3490 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 1N2859 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), QB90249-2 (Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div), QB90249-2 (Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Bendix Navigation and Control Systems), SK3016 (Renesas Electronics America Inc).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-472-3490?

There is 1 known substitute for 5961-00-472-3490: 5961-00-811-8372. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N2859?

Key specifications for 1N2859: Material: GLASS ENCLOSURE; Overall Length: 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 100.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 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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