The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-488-9972, 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 National Semiconductor Corporation. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-488-9972 |
| Primary Part Number | NLC152E |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | National Semiconductor Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 500.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 125.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | JUNCTION CONTACT |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Overall Width Across Flats | 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 1500.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 10.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE 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 |
|---|---|
| NLC152E | National Semiconductor Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C152E | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept Power Components Opn |
| 3880031 | 5/9 Secondary reference Deltyme Corporation |
NSN 5961-00-488-9972 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by National Semiconductor Corporation, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-00-488-9972 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: NLC152E (National Semiconductor Corporation).
Key specifications for NLC152E: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 500.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 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.