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BCR8CM-12LSemiconductor Device,thyristor

Powerex, Inc. · NSN 5961-01-113-4165 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-113-4165 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-113-4165. Primary manufacturer part number: BCR8CM-12L.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,thyristor — FSC 5961
  • Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 600.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE, GATE TERMINAL OPEN-CIRCUITED
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 100.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK ON-STATE SURGE CURRENT
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 16.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE POWER DISSIPATION
  • Function for Which Designed: SWITCHING
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-113-4165, 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 Powerex, Inc.. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-113-4165
Primary Part NumberBCR8CM-12L
Item NameSemiconductor Device,thyristor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPowerex, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic600.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE, GATE TERMINAL OPEN-CIRCUITED
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Current Rating Per Characteristic100.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK ON-STATE SURGE CURRENT
Power Rating Per Characteristic16.0 WATTS MAXIMUM PEAK GATE POWER DISSIPATION
Function for Which DesignedSWITCHING
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point100.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5950-00-064-40131583908-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
3110-00-156-7906 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
5305-00-206-1065 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
5935-00-259-3326100010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Allianz Sweeper Company
6625-00-630-16845609 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolometer Element,low Power
Solitron Devices, Inc.
5935-00-655-4424276-1854PC1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Raytheon Co Equipment Development Lab
5985-01-122-48713291A-563 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,variable
General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics
5330-01-238-93335609 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain
Eaton Corporation Div Fed
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
BCR8CM-12L Powerex, Inc. (USA)
5609 Nte Electronics, Inc (USA)
T2800M Harris Corp Findlay Opns (USA)
NTE5609 Nte Electronics, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-064-4013INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
1583908-1
3110-00-156-7906INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5305-00-206-1065INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
5935-00-259-3326INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
100010
6625-00-630-1684INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLOMETER ELEMENT,LOW POWER
5609
5935-00-655-4424INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
276-1854PC1
5985-01-122-4871INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
3291A-563
5330-01-238-9333INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN
5609

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-113-4165?

NSN 5961-01-113-4165 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, manufactured by Powerex, Inc., classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-113-4165?

NSN 5961-01-113-4165 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: BCR8CM-12L (Powerex, Inc.), 5609 (Nte Electronics, Inc), T2800M (Harris Corp Findlay Opns), NTE5609 (Nte Electronics, Inc).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-113-4165?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-01-113-4165: 5950-00-064-4013, 3110-00-156-7906, 5305-00-206-1065 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BCR8CM-12L?

Key specifications for BCR8CM-12L: Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 600.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE, MAXIMUM PEAK TOTAL VALUE, GATE TERMINAL OPEN-CIRCUITED; Overall Width: 0.395 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 13 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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