The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-306-9686, 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 Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-306-9686 |
| Primary Part Number | RX242 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,diode |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | 2000.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.170 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 500.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT AVERAGED OVER A FULL 60-HZ CYCLE |
| Voltage Tolerance in Percent | -2.5 TO 2.5 |
| Material | SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Material | GLASS ENCLOSURE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case | COLLECTOR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RX242 | Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1N6521 | 5/1 Secondary reference Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc |
| 587R306H01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1N6521 | 5/9 Secondary reference Encotech |
NSN 5961-01-306-9686 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-306-9686 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RX242 (Voltage Multipliers Inc. Dba Voltage Multipliers Inc).
Key specifications for RX242: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 2000.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 175.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.170 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 12 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.