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SA5.0ASemiconductor Device,diode

General Semiconductor Inc · NSN 5961-01-477-2642 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-01-477-2642 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-01-477-2642. Primary manufacturer part number: SA5.0A.
Features
  • Semiconductor Device,diode — FSC 5961
  • Overall Diameter: 0.028 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.034 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE
  • Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: DO-204AC
  • Function for Which Designed: TRANSIENT SUPPRESSOR
  • Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to Case: ANODE
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 54.30 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK PULSE CURRENT
  • Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: 6.4 MINIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC AND 7.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Plastic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Semiconductor Device,diode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-477-2642, 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 General Semiconductor Inc. Government technical data includes 7 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-01-477-2642
Primary Part NumberSA5.0A
Item NameSemiconductor Device,diode
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Semiconductor Inc
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter0.028 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.034 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialPLASTIC ENCLOSURE
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline DesignationDO-204AC
Function for Which DesignedTRANSIENT SUPPRESSOR
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseANODE
Current Rating Per Characteristic54.30 AMPERES MAXIMUM PEAK PULSE CURRENT
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic6.4 MINIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC AND 7.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5120-00-916-6250715174A INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,ratchet
L3harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions, Inc. Dba Spd Electrical Systems, Inc.
5961-01-349-0234 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
5120-01-480-6090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,ratchet
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SA5.0A PRIMARY General Semiconductor Inc (USA)
VSZ902001 Leonardo Uk Ltd (GBR)
GMP5B General Semiconductor Inc (USA)
VSZ902001 Teledyne Uk Limited (GBR)
Related Parts
5120-00-916-6250INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,RATCHET
715174A
5961-01-349-0234INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5120-01-480-6090INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,RATCHET

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-01-477-2642?

NSN 5961-01-477-2642 is a Semiconductor Device,diode, manufactured by General Semiconductor Inc, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-01-477-2642?

NSN 5961-01-477-2642 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: SA5.0A (General Semiconductor Inc), VSZ902001 (Leonardo Uk Ltd), GMP5B (General Semiconductor Inc), VSZ902001 (Teledyne Uk Limited).

What NSN replaces 5961-01-477-2642?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-01-477-2642: 5120-00-916-6250, 5961-01-349-0234, 5120-01-480-6090. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SA5.0A?

Key specifications for SA5.0A: Overall Diameter: 0.028 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.034 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Material: PLASTIC ENCLOSURE; Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council/jedec/case Outline Designation: DO-204AC; Function for Which Designed: TRANSIENT SUPPRESSOR. 8 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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