Powerex, Inc. · Electronic Components
C159N
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR — NSN 5961-00-328-1404
Part NumberC159N
ManufacturerPowerex, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5961-00-328-1404 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
Federal Supply Class5961 — Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware
Current Rating100.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM ON-STATE CURRENT, RMS TOTAL
Terminals2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 THREADED STUD
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S)
Overall Length1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure125.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR
Overall Width Across Flats1.062 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac800.0 MAXIMUM REPETITIVE PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE
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 C159N available?
We can source C159N 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 C159N by Powerex, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C159N 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 C159N?
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 C159N?
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.