5961-00-086-8053 (2N1878)
NSN 5961-00-086-8053 (NIIN 00-086-8053) is a thyristor semiconductor device in Federal Supply Class 5961, Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware — a bistable semiconductor device comprising three or more junctions which is normally a nonconductor until the application of a signal to a gate terminal. Manufacturer part number 2N1878 (Gilbert Engineering Co IncIncon Sub, CAGE 03877); also referenced as 2N1879, 2N1880A, 2N1885 (Micro Uspd Inc); 322MS223P001 (Raytheon Company); RELEASE3763 (Electronic Industries Association).
Key specs: hermetically sealed case; 200 maximum breakover voltage, DC voltage in volts; full characteristics table below. NIIN assigned January 1963; DEMIL A (none required); ESD/EMI-sensitive; unit of issue EA (each), $179.95 gov standard price; export Schedule B 8541.30.0080; ships at 0.02 lb / 0.0005 cu ft. Supersedes 5961-00-061-7385 (1996), 5961-00-062-5093 (2007), 5961-00-878-9480 (2008) and 1 more; related NSN 5961-00-958-1639.