The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-079-6848, 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 Semitronics Corp. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-079-6848 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N5205 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Semitronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 800.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE VOLTAGE AND 800.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE AND 960.0 MAXIMUM NONREPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 125.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Overall Width Across Flats | 0.650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 300.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK NONREPETITIVE SURGE CURRENT AND 22.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, AVERAGE |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 5830 MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | ANODE |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 60.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE POWER DISSIPATION AND 0.5 WATTS MAXIMUM AVERAGE GATE POWER DISSIPATION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2N5205 | Semitronics Corp (USA) |
| 2N5205 | Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N5205 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2N5205 | 5/9 Secondary reference International Rectifier Corporation |
| RELEASE5830 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5961-01-079-6848 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Semitronics Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-079-6848 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2N5205 (Semitronics Corp), 2N5205 (Siliconix Incorporated Div Siliconix).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-301-4831. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N5205: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 800.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE VOLTAGE AND 800.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE AND 960.0 MAXIMUM NONREPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 125.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC; Mounting Facility Quantity: 1; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 13 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.