The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-302-4140, 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 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-302-4140 |
| Primary Part Number | BZX55C6V8 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Semiconductor Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 6.4 MINIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE AND 7.2 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 25.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation | DO-35 |
| Overall Diameter | 1.58 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM |
| Terminal Length | 26.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM MM |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Voltage Tolerance in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 |
| Function for Which Designed | ZENER DIODE |
| Material | SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 500.0 MILLIWATTS NOMINAL TOTAL DEVICE 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 |
|---|---|
| BZX55C6V8 PRIMARY | Fairchild Semiconductor Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BZX55-C6V8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Itt Semiconductors a Division of International Telephone and Telegraph Corp |
| BZX55C6V8 | 5/9 Secondary reference National Semiconductor Corporation |
NSN 5961-01-302-4140 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corp, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-302-4140 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BZX55C6V8 (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp).
Key specifications for BZX55C6V8: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 6.4 MINIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE AND 7.2 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 25.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: DO-35; Overall Diameter: 1.58 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM. 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.