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1N56Semiconductor Device,diode

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-864-9172 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-864-9172 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-864-9172. Primary manufacturer part number: 1N56.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1N56 TYPE
  • Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
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 5961-00-864-9172, 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 Electronic Industries Association. 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
NSN5961-00-864-9172
Primary Part Number1N56
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1N56 TYPE
MaterialGERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5961-00-045-8681617833-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Raytheon Company
5961-00-262-032824569 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1N56 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5961-00-045-8681INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
617833-3
5961-00-262-0328INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
24569

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-864-9172?

NSN 5961-00-864-9172 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-864-9172?

NSN 5961-00-864-9172 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 1N56 (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-864-9172?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5961-00-864-9172: 5961-00-045-8681, 5961-00-262-0328. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1N56?

Key specifications for 1N56: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1N56 TYPE; Material: GERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD. 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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