Vishay · Electronic Components
BZX79C16
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE — NSN 5961-01-306-2451
Part NumberBZX79C16
ManufacturerVishay
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-01-306-2451 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
MaterialGLASS ENCLOSURE; SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR
Current Rating5.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM VOLTAGE REGULATOR DIODE CURRENT
Terminals2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length4.25 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter1.85 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM
Voltage Tolerance In Percent-5.0 TO 5.0
Terminal Length25.4 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM
Function For Which DesignedGENERAL PURPOSE
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 BZX79C16 available?
We can source BZX79C16 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 BZX79C16 by Vishay obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BZX79C16 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 BZX79C16?
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 BZX79C16?
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.