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1N251Semiconductor Device,diode

Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh · NSN 5961-00-552-9852 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-552-9852 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-552-9852. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N251.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/188 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 42.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC AND 14.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, 180 DEGREES CONDUCTION ANGLE, AVERAGE OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
  • Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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 5961-00-552-9852, 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 Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-552-9852
Primary Part Number1N251
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh
StatusCANCELLED
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/188 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Current Rating Per Characteristic42.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC AND 14.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT, 180 DEGREES CONDUCTION ANGLE, AVERAGE OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Diameter0.075 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic40.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5961-00-017-0459S414246 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Raytheon Company
5961-00-712-3940 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-814-0768 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-923-19311N251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Texas Instruments Incorporated
5961-01-043-9178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N251 Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh (DEU)
JAN1N251 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
SMB414246 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
479-0484-001 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1 (USA)
1N251 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1N251 Rheinmetall Italia Spa (ITA)
MIL-S-19500/188 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
479-0577-001 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1 (USA)
1N251 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
1N251 Rheinmetall Air Defence Ag (CHE)
353-2539-00 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-017-0459INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
S414246
5961-00-712-3940INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-814-0768INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-923-1931INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
1N251
5961-01-043-9178INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-552-9852?

NSN 5961-00-552-9852 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-552-9852?

NSN 5961-00-552-9852 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 1N251 (Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics Gmbh), JAN1N251 (Raytheon Company Div Corp), SMB414246 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), 479-0484-001 (The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1), 1N251 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-552-9852?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5961-00-552-9852: 5961-00-017-0459, 5961-00-712-3940, 5961-00-814-0768 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N251?

Key specifications for 1N251: Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-19500 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/188 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-552-9852 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-552-9852 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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