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203802Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bourns Inc · NSN 5905-00-254-2363 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-254-2363 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-254-2363. Primary manufacturer part number: 203802.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-254-2363, 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 Bourns Inc. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-254-2363
Primary Part Number203802
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBourns Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg270.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Terminal LocationRIGHT ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW
Body Width0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Body Length0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation215.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5330-00-152-83463802 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Clark Material Handling Company
5940-00-155-965610156149 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
2915-00-777-5717203205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,pump,cure Date
Eaton Corp Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
5905-00-828-5431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5365-01-175-932420-3802 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,sleeve
Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc Dba Ontic Us
5331-01-483-7516203802 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
203802 Bourns Inc (USA)
ET50X203 Mepcopal Co a Joint Venture (USA)
3329W1-203 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
2100-2514 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
203802 Fluke Corp (USA)
3329W1-203 Bourns Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-152-8346INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
3802
5940-00-155-9656INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
10156149
2915-00-777-5717INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,PUMP,CURE DATE
203205
5905-00-828-5431INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5365-01-175-9324INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
20-3802
5331-01-483-7516INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
203802

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-254-2363?

NSN 5905-00-254-2363 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-254-2363?

NSN 5905-00-254-2363 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 203802 (Bourns Inc), ET50X203 (Mepcopal Co a Joint Venture), 3329W1-203 (Bourns Instruments Inc), 2100-2514 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 203802 (Fluke Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-254-2363?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-254-2363: 5330-00-152-8346, 5940-00-155-9656, 2915-00-777-5717 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 203802?

Key specifications for 203802: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Maximum Starting Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-254-2363 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-254-2363 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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