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1N5550
Diode Switching 200V 5A 2-Pin Case E
Part Number1N5550
ManufacturerGeneral
AvailabilityIn stock — ships fast
Specifications
NSN5961-00-145-3355 (NSN)
Additional NSNs5961-00-173-4642, 5961-01-200-9694
Federal Item NameSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
MaterialSILICON SEMICONDUCTOR; GLASS ENCLOSURE
Current Rating3.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT, AVERAGE
Terminals2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Overall Length0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Length0.900 INCHES MINIMUM
Voltage Rating In Volts Per Charac200.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, PEAK
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measure200.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR
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 1N5550 in stock?
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Is 1N5550 by General obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1N5550 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 1N5550?
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 1N5550?
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.