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2N2579Semiconductor Device,thyristor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-903-8023 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-903-8023 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-903-8023. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N2579.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,thyristor — FSC 5961
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 85.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 3.5 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC AND 0.7 MAXIMUM ON-STATE VOLTAGE, DC
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, DC AND 40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER CURRENT, DC
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE3983 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-903-8023, 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 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-903-8023
Primary Part Number2N2579
Item NameSemiconductor Device,thyristor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point85.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic3.5 MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE, DC AND 0.7 MAXIMUM ON-STATE VOLTAGE, DC
Current Rating Per Characteristic16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, DC AND 40.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE TRIGGER CURRENT, DC
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE3983 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity1 CASE AND 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD W/TERMINAL LUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5961-00-018-9118 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-115-2249 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-126-1640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-328-0827 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-479-1454353-6485-011 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5961-00-609-0464 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-901-7403 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-945-53892N2578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
5961-01-012-4528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-01-020-2741 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N2579 Electronic Industries Association
2N2579 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
RELEASE3983 Electronic Industries Association
2N2579 Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
DMS 87127B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
2N2579 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-018-9118INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-115-2249INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-126-1640INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-328-0827INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-479-1454INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
353-6485-011
5961-00-609-0464INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-901-7403INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-945-5389INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
2N2578
5961-01-012-4528INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-01-020-2741INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-903-8023?

NSN 5961-00-903-8023 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-903-8023?

NSN 5961-00-903-8023 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N2579 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N2579 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), RELEASE3983 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N2579 (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group), DMS 87127B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-903-8023?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5961-00-903-8023: 5961-00-018-9118, 5961-00-115-2249, 5961-00-126-1640 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N2579?

Key specifications for 2N2579: Overall Length: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.450 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 85.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 10 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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