The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-053-3757, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-053-3757 |
| Primary Part Number | BY179 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Vishay |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BY179 PRIMARY | Vishay (GBR) |
NSN 5961-01-053-3757 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Vishay, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-053-3757 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BY179 (Vishay).
Key specifications for BY179: End Item Identification: 411L/E3A. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.