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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-19500       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:  578

Overview
Title:  Semiconductor Device, Diode, Silicon, Switching, Types 1N6638, 1N6642, 1N6643, Through Hole, Surface Mount and Unencapsulated Die, Quality Levels JAN, JANTX, JANTXV, JANS, JANHC, and JANKC
Scope:  This specification covers the performance requirements for switching diodes. Four levels of product assurance (JAN, JANTX, JANTXV and JANS) are provided for each encapsulated device type as specified in MIL-PRF-19500. Two levels of product assurance (JANHC and JANKC) are provided for each unencapsulated device type.
Status:  Active Document Date:  22-AUG-2025      
  Next Review Due:  21-AUG-2030
5961 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
QPL/QML:  QML-19500-31 NOT 1

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

Projects
 Project Number:     5961-2025-038

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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