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360S501AResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp Electromechanical Div · NSN 5905-00-153-5785 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-153-5785 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-153-5785. Primary manufacturer part number: 360S501A.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-153-5785, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-153-5785
Primary Part Number360S501A
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp Electromechanical Div
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg270.0 NOMINAL
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Width0.298 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Running Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal Length0.155 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.434 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 200.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5975-00-913-3167609 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,electrical Conduit
Abb Installation Products Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
360S501A Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
360S501A Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group (USA)
360S Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group (USA)
360S501A Cts Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-913-3167INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
609

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-153-5785?

NSN 5905-00-153-5785 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-153-5785?

NSN 5905-00-153-5785 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 360S501A (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 360S501A (Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group), 360S (Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group), 360S501A (Cts Corp).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-153-5785?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-153-5785: 5975-00-913-3167. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 360S501A?

Key specifications for 360S501A: Body Length: 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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