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DR498Semiconductor Device,diode

General Semiconductor Inc · NSN 5961-00-959-3742 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-959-3742 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-959-3742. Primary manufacturer part number: DR498.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/226 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 80.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS
  • Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
  • Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Glass Enclosure construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-959-3742, 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 General Semiconductor Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-959-3742
Primary Part NumberDR498
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Semiconductor Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-19500/226 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Overall Diameter0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic80.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, INSTANTANEOUS
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Current Rating Per Characteristic70.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, DC
Power Rating Per Characteristic75.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
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.).
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE
MaterialGERMANIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5961-00-226-5137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-226-5139 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-403-5457 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-01-103-9804 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DR498 General Semiconductor Inc (USA)
1N5240R Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA)
56094-305-3 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1 (USA)
JAN1N3666 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN1N3666-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1N3666M1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1N3666-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1N3666 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JAN2N3666 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-19500/226 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5961-00-226-5137INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-226-5139INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-00-403-5457INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5961-01-103-9804INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-959-3742?

NSN 5961-00-959-3742 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by General Semiconductor Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-959-3742?

NSN 5961-00-959-3742 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: DR498 (General Semiconductor Inc), 1N5240R (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp), 56094-305-3 (The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1), JAN1N3666 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JAN1N3666-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-959-3742?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5961-00-959-3742: 5961-00-226-5137, 5961-00-226-5139, 5961-00-403-5457 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DR498?

Key specifications for DR498: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-19500/226 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Overall Diameter: 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5961-00-959-3742 still in active supply?

NSN 5961-00-959-3742 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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