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31AResistor,voltage Sensitive

American Telephone and Telegraph Co · NSN 5905-00-501-8188 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-501-8188 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-501-8188. Primary manufacturer part number: 31A.
Features
  • Resistor,voltage Sensitive — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Temp Rating: 70.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 85.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
  • Resistance Rating at Specified Voltage: 20 OHMS AT 4 VDC; 2000 OHMS AT 40 VDC VDC
  • Terminal Quantity: 2
  • Usage Design: USED TO FACILITATE DISTINGUISHING COIN SIGNALS
  • Mounting Configuration: TWO 5/32 IN. W BY 3/16 IN. LG MTG SLOTS 7/8 IN. C TO C IN
  • Terminal Type: SOLDER LUG
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,voltage Sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-501-8188, 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 American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5905-00-501-8188
Primary Part Number31A
Item NameResistor,voltage Sensitive
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Telephone and Telegraph Co
StatusCANCELLED
Resistance Temp Rating70.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 85.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
Resistance Rating at Specified Voltage20 OHMS AT 4 VDC; 2000 OHMS AT 40 VDC VDC
Terminal Quantity2
Usage DesignUSED TO FACILITATE DISTINGUISHING COIN SIGNALS
Mounting ConfigurationTWO 5/32 IN. W BY 3/16 IN. LG MTG SLOTS 7/8 IN. C TO C IN
Terminal TypeSOLDER LUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
6605-00-146-5436 INTERCHANGEABLE
Azimuth Ring
6645-00-315-925431A INTERCHANGEABLE
Dial,face
Wakmann Watch Company Inc
5970-00-436-859331A INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,plate
Reliance Mica Company, Inc.
3460-01-050-9703 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wheel,abrasive
5965-01-103-0558 INTERCHANGEABLE
Horn,loudspeaker
4820-01-188-3723002866-40 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve and Nozzle Assy,pot Filler
T and S Brass and Bronze Works Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
31A American Telephone and Telegraph Co (USA)
31A Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters (USA)
31A At and T Corp (USA)
Related Parts
6605-00-146-5436INTERCHANGEABLE
AZIMUTH RING
6645-00-315-9254INTERCHANGEABLE
DIAL,FACE
31A
5970-00-436-8593INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,PLATE
31A
3460-01-050-9703INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL,ABRASIVE
5965-01-103-0558INTERCHANGEABLE
HORN,LOUDSPEAKER
4820-01-188-3723INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE AND NOZZLE ASSY,POT FILLER
002866-40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-501-8188?

NSN 5905-00-501-8188 is a Resistor,voltage Sensitive, manufactured by American Telephone and Telegraph Co, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-501-8188?

NSN 5905-00-501-8188 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 31A (American Telephone and Telegraph Co), 31A (Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters), 31A (At and T Corp).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-501-8188?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-501-8188: 6605-00-146-5436, 6645-00-315-9254, 5970-00-436-8593 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 31A?

Key specifications for 31A: Resistance Temp Rating: 70.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 85.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF; Resistance Rating at Specified Voltage: 20 OHMS AT 4 VDC; 2000 OHMS AT 40 VDC VDC; End Item Identification: TYPES NO. 163C,163D AND 183; Overall Length: 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-501-8188 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-501-8188 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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