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2N3656Semiconductor Device,thyristor

Raytheon Company · NSN 5961-00-932-6936 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-932-6936 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-932-6936. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3656.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,thyristor — FSC 5961
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE4957 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
  • Overall Width Across Flats: 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.250 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-932-6936, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-932-6936
Primary Part Number2N3656
Item NameSemiconductor Device,thyristor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company
StatusACTIVE
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE4957 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Current Rating Per Characteristic16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Overall Width Across Flats0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point120.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity1 THREADED STUD AND 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Diameter0.650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic200.0 MAXIMUM BREAKOVER VOLTAGE, DC
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseANODE
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE POWER DISSIPATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-497-0975 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-906-7876 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-00-926-0270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
5961-01-024-3757 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3656 Raytheon Company (USA)
2N3656 Electronic Industries Association
2N3656 Franel Corp (USA)
2N3656 Infineon Technologies Americas Corp (USA)
RELEASE4957 Electronic Industries Association
2N3656 Semitronics Corp (USA)
2N3656 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
2N3656 General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept (USA)
2N3656 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-497-0975INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-906-7876INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-00-926-0270INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
5961-01-024-3757INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-932-6936?

NSN 5961-00-932-6936 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-932-6936?

NSN 5961-00-932-6936 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3656 (Raytheon Company), 2N3656 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N3656 (Franel Corp), 2N3656 (Infineon Technologies Americas Corp), RELEASE4957 (Electronic Industries Association) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-932-6936?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-932-6936: 5961-00-497-0975, 5961-00-906-7876, 5961-00-926-0270 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3656?

Key specifications for 2N3656: Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE4957 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Overall Length: 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 18 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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