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RELEASE 3851Semiconductor Device,diode

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-01-236-8279 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-236-8279 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-236-8279. Primary manufacturer part number: RELEASE 3851.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
  • Thread Series Designator: UNF
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
  • Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: DO-4
  • Overall Width Across Flats: 0.437 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Silicon Semiconductor construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-236-8279, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-236-8279
Primary Part NumberRELEASE 3851
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Terminal Type and Quantity1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD
Current Rating Per Characteristic16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationDO-4
Overall Width Across Flats0.437 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic150.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point150.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5961-00-071-9950 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-366-73641N3624 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts
5961-00-378-0297 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5961-00-481-69631N3620 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts
5961-00-481-69641N3620R INTERCHANGEABLE
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Semitronics Corp
5961-00-962-0533 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-01-012-8197 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RELEASE 3851 Electronic Industries Association
1N3617 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
1N3617 Electronic Transistors Corp (USA)
1N3617 International Diode Corp (USA)
1N3617 Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts (USA)
1N3617 Electronic Industries Association
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1N3624
5961-00-378-0297INTERCHANGEABLE
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5961-00-481-6963INTERCHANGEABLE
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1N3620
5961-00-481-6964INTERCHANGEABLE
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1N3620R
5961-00-962-0533INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-236-8279?

NSN 5961-01-236-8279 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-236-8279?

NSN 5961-01-236-8279 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: RELEASE 3851 (Electronic Industries Association), 1N3617 (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.), 1N3617 (Electronic Transistors Corp), 1N3617 (International Diode Corp), 1N3617 (Microsemi Corp - Massachusetts) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-01-236-8279?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5961-01-236-8279: 5961-00-071-9950, 5961-00-366-7364, 5961-00-378-0297 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RELEASE 3851?

Key specifications for RELEASE 3851: Material: SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR; Thread Series Designator: UNF; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD; Current Rating Per Characteristic: 16.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE. 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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