Fairchild Semiconductor · Electronic Components
BZX79C12
DIODE ZENER 12V 500MW DO-35
Part NumberBZX79C12
ManufacturerFairchild Semiconductor
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-551-9458 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR; GLASS ENCLOSURE
Current Rating5.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE SURGE CURRENT
Terminals2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length4.250 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.072 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac12.0 MAXIMUM NOMINAL REGULATOR VOLTAGE
Power Rating Per Characteristic400.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is BZX79C12 available?
We can source BZX79C12 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is BZX79C12 by Fairchild Semiconductor obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BZX79C12 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like BZX79C12?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for BZX79C12?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.