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2100-2942Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Keysight Technologies Inc · NSN 5905-00-163-3857 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-163-3857 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-163-3857. Primary manufacturer part number: 2100-2942.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
  • Body Diameter: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Inside Diameter: 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 2ND 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 5905-00-163-3857, 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 Keysight Technologies Inc. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-163-3857
Primary Part Number2100-2942
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKeysight Technologies Inc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length0.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body Diameter1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Inside Diameter0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 2ND SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Electrical Resistance Per Section4.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 ALL SECTIONS
Maximum Running Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation280.0 MAXIMUM
Section Quantity2
Body Length1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, HOLLOWED
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeDUAL CONCENTRIC
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section40.0 OHMS 2ND SECTION
Overall Diameter1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5133-00-228-1376 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
5977-00-296-1062 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder Assembly,electrical Conta
5950-00-606-7413SMC174487 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5905-01-064-56782100-2527 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
5950-01-227-384629404 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,electrical
Transistor Devices Inc Div Astrodyne Tdi High Power Business Unit
5950-01-437-8840G394236-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Raytheon Company Div Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
D43-4X Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
2100-2942 PRIMARY Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
2100-2942 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
29-404 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
2100-2942 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5133-00-228-1376INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
5977-00-296-1062INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL CONTA
5950-00-606-7413INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
SMC174487
5905-01-064-5678INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-2527
5950-01-227-3846INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,ELECTRICAL
29404
5950-01-437-8840INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
G394236-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-163-3857?

NSN 5905-00-163-3857 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-163-3857?

NSN 5905-00-163-3857 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: D43-4X (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 2100-2942 (Keysight Technologies Inc), 2100-2942 (Keysight Technologies, Inc.), 29-404 (Raytheon Company Div Corp), 2100-2942 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-163-3857?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-163-3857: 5133-00-228-1376, 5977-00-296-1062, 5950-00-606-7413 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2100-2942?

Key specifications for 2100-2942: Shaft Length: 0.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Length: 2.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF; Body Diameter: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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