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1N279Semiconductor Device,diode

Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp · NSN 5961-00-641-7824 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-641-7824 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-641-7824. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N279.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Germanium Semiconductor construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-641-7824, 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 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 3 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-641-7824
Primary Part Number1N279
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
MaterialGERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-503-40341N279 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5961-00-669-6884 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N279 PRIMARY Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-503-4034INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
1N279
5961-00-669-6884INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-641-7824?

NSN 5961-00-641-7824 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-641-7824?

NSN 5961-00-641-7824 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 1N279 (Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-641-7824?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-641-7824: 5961-00-503-4034, 5961-00-669-6884. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N279?

Key specifications for 1N279: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE. 3 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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