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C2-90Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div · NSN 5905-00-283-5167 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-283-5167 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-5167. Primary manufacturer part number: C2-90.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Device Design Type: ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 3600.0 NOMINAL
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: CLUTCH
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-5167, 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 in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-283-5167
Primary Part NumberC2-90
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div
StatusACTIVE
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg3600.0 NOMINAL
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft StyleROUND, STEPPED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft Diameter0.265 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Length0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section250.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 500.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION
Actuator TypeDUAL CONCENTRIC
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation3600.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5905-00-577-182101064600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation
5905-00-722-1540410030-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5905-00-729-7350SMC452047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5905-00-752-67321JB6138H15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
4320-01-123-1562C290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wearing
Circor Naval Solutions Llc Dba Warren Pumps
5980-01-247-1862DC-0774-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Display,optoelectronic
Polytronix, Inc.
6680-01-500-4924 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,liquid Quantity
6625-01-596-6522C290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Case,electrical-Electronic Test
Fluke Electronics Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C2-90 Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div (USA)
RVD002-011 Measurement Specialties Inc (USA)
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5905-00-577-1821INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
01064600
5905-00-722-1540INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
410030-1
5905-00-729-7350INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
SMC452047
5905-00-752-6732INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
1JB6138H15
4320-01-123-1562INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WEARING
C290
5980-01-247-1862INTERCHANGEABLE
DISPLAY,OPTOELECTRONIC
DC-0774-01
6680-01-500-4924INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,LIQUID QUANTITY
6625-01-596-6522INTERCHANGEABLE
CASE,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST
C290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-283-5167?

NSN 5905-00-283-5167 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-283-5167?

NSN 5905-00-283-5167 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: C2-90 (Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div), RVD002-011 (Measurement Specialties Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-283-5167?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5905-00-283-5167: 5905-00-577-1821, 5905-00-722-1540, 5905-00-729-7350 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C2-90?

Key specifications for C2-90: Device Design Type: ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 3600.0 NOMINAL; Actuator Travel Control Feature: CLUTCH; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS. 26 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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