The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-161-9090, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Keysight Technologies Inc. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-161-9090 |
| Primary Part Number | 2100-2517 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Keysight Technologies Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RIGHT ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2100-2517 PRIMARY | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| 82PAR50K | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ET50X503 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mepcopal Co a Joint Venture |
| 172-503 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3329W10-503 | 5/1 Secondary reference Bourns Inc |
| 2100-2517 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 62-230-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| 2100-2517 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
NSN 5905-00-161-9090 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-161-9090 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2100-2517 (Keysight Technologies Inc), 82PAR50K (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5975-00-706-2934, 5930-00-731-5131, 1680-01-629-9716. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2100-2517: Overall Height: 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 19 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.