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161506-101 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI. Key specifications include body_style: PISTON, body_length: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN, inclosure_type: ENCASED, overall_length: 0.215 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, overall_diameter: 0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN, tuning_characteristic: STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5910-01-037-1716, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MRO→ MRO_GENERAL→ 161506-101
NSN: 5910-01-037-1716
FSC: 5910
CAGE: 81413 — BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. DBA BAE SYSTEMS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_stylePISTON
body_length0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
inclosure_typeENCASED
overall_length0.215 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
overall_diameter0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
tuning_characteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
adjustment_device_torque0.100 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
nonderated_operating_temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
adjustment_device_rotation3.0 TURNS MINIMUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE
terminal_type_and_quantity2 RIBBON
capacitance_range_in_picofarads+0.3 TO 1.2 SINGLE SECTION
quality_factor_at_25_deg_celsius4000.0
NSN5910-01-037-1716
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI TITLE COMPONENT PN 161506-101 MFR CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR
KEY FEATURES
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OVERALL DIAMETER: 0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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TEMP COEFFICIENT OF CAPACITANCE IN PPM PER DEG CELSIUS: 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
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CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN TERMINALS PARALLEL TO LENGTH: 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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NONDERATED VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
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INCLOSURE TYPE: ENCASED
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ADJUSTMENT DEVICE DRIVE TYPE AND QUANTITY: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
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NONDERATED OPERATING TEMP: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
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TUNING CHARACTERISTIC: STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • RAID cache protection during power loss events
  • Write-back cache enablement for storage controllers
  • Enterprise server data integrity assurance
  • Hot-swap battery/capacitor replacement in production
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
OVERALL DIAMETER0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TEMP COEFFICIENT OF CAPACITANCE IN PPM PER DEG CELSIUS50.0 SINGLE SECTION
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN TERMINALS PARALLEL TO LENGTH0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NONDERATED VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
INCLOSURE TYPEENCASED
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE DRIVE TYPE AND QUANTITY1 SLOTTED SCREW
NONDERATED OPERATING TEMP-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
TUNING CHARACTERISTICSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
INSULATION DC RESISTANCE AT 25 DEG CELSIUS10.0 GIGOHMS
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE ROTATION3.0 TURNS MINIMUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 9
C65620Interchangeable
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1266Interchangeable
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24156Interchangeable
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C7261Interchangeable
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7261Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
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548-7434-003Interchangeable
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 161506-101?
161506-101 is a CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace 161506-101?
There are 9 known substitutes for 161506-101: C65620, 1266, 24156 and 6 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 161506-101?
161506-101 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5910-01-037-1716. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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