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538-002A2-0-8 — CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE

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— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

538-002A2-0-8: CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE.

CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE. Key specifications include body_style: ROTARY, body_width: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_height: 0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_length: 0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN, inclosure_type: ENCAPSULATED. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5910-00-133-0389, 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→ 538-002A2-0-8
NSN: 5910-00-133-0389
NIINs: 001330389, 009478247
FSC: 5910 — Capacitors
CAGE: 72982 — ERIE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleROTARY
body_width0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_height0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_length0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
inclosure_typeENCAPSULATED
special_featuresWEAPON SYSTEM ESSENTIAL
end_item_identificationTACTICAL AIR OPNS MODULE (AN/TYQ-(23)); RADIO SET, AN/GRC-171A; RADIO AN/GRC-171B(V)4 A
terminal_type_and_quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
criticality_code_justificationFEAT
capacitance_range_in_picofarads+2.0 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION
unthreaded_mounting_hole_diameter0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN5910-00-133-0389
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE TITLE COMPONENT PN 538-002A2-0-8 MFR CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CER
KEY FEATURES
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MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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NONDERATED VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE: 350.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
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INCLOSURE TYPE: ENCASED
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BODY STYLE: COMPRESSION
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CAPACITANCE RANGE IN PICOFARADS: +2.0 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION
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BODY WIDTH: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY HEIGHT: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO DIAMETER: 0.468 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
NONDERATED VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE350.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
INCLOSURE TYPEENCASED
BODY STYLECOMPRESSION
CAPACITANCE RANGE IN PICOFARADS+2.0 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION
BODY WIDTH0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY HEIGHT0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO DIAMETER0.468 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATIONFEAT
UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 6
538-022-89AReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
8D22Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
0121-0190Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
481564-1Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
538-008 A 2-8Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
413591-1Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 538-002A2-0-8?
538-002A2-0-8 is a CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace 538-002A2-0-8?
There are 6 known substitutes for 538-002A2-0-8: 538-022-89A, 8D22, 0121-0190 and 3 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 538-002A2-0-8?
538-002A2-0-8 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5910-00-133-0389. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.