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SMC538600-1Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 5905-00-162-3957 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-162-3957 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-162-3957. Primary manufacturer part number: SMC538600-1.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Body Height: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 7920.0 NOMINAL
  • Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-162-3957, 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 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-162-3957
Primary Part NumberSMC538600-1
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Height0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg7920.0 NOMINAL
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Test Data Document80063-SMC538600 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Fragility FactorMODERATELY DELICATE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Width0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Mounting Hole Diameter0.088 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.110 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5905-00-683-7746 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-726-7320PS-2-1228-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5905-00-755-22129112591 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5905-00-777-8314 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-807-6255 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-819-4294 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-846-2284 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
224L1-103 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
SMC538600-1 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
224LG36-103 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-683-7746INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-726-7320INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
PS-2-1228-10
5905-00-755-2212INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
9112591
5905-00-777-8314INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-807-6255INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-819-4294INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-846-2284INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-162-3957?

NSN 5905-00-162-3957 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-162-3957?

NSN 5905-00-162-3957 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 224L1-103 (Bourns Instruments Inc), SMC538600-1 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), 224LG36-103 (Bourns Instruments Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-162-3957?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-162-3957: 5905-00-683-7746, 5905-00-726-7320, 5905-00-755-2212 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SMC538600-1?

Key specifications for SMC538600-1: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Body Height: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 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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