The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-496-7657, 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13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-00-496-7657 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2.6 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, PEAK AND 3.5 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 110.0 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 | 0.550 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 25.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, TOTAL RMS AND 80.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER CURRENT, DC AND 80.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM HOLDING CURRENT, DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 500.0 MILLIWATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| 580R132H02 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 39036 | 5/9 Secondary reference Harris Corp Semiconductor Sector |
NSN 5961-00-496-7657 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2520-01-470-1476. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5961-00-496-7657: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2.6 MAXIMUM FORWARD VOLTAGE, PEAK AND 3.5 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 110.0 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.