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3255W-1KResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Bourns Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-00-509-5095 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-509-5095 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-509-5095. Primary manufacturer part number: 3255W-1K.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Length: 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Body Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.000 KILOHMS 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 5905-00-509-5095, 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 Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 21 commercial cross-references from 13 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-509-5095
Primary Part Number3255W-1K
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBourns Instruments Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Diameter0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.172 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Body Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-39015 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-39015/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Body Width0.205 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES
Mounting Hole Diameter0.073 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.520 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Length0.045 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.515 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent1.000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3255W-1K Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
71-172 Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant (USA)
576R671H17 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
205-208-10000HM Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA)
3250WH70-102 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
552-0810-000 Hbc Solutions, Inc. Dba Harris Broadcast (USA)
M39015/2-004WP Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
315-64H1K Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc (USA)
7903751-04 Lockheed Martin Corp Dba Lockheed Martin Div Mst - Eagan (USA)
MS9015-2-004WP Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
315-64H1K Lockheed Martin Corp (USA)
M39015/2-004WM Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
230244-733 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
205-208-1K Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div (USA)
MIL-R-39015/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-39015/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5080-1KP0RM5PCT Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc. (USA)
3250W1-102 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
RTR22DW102P Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3257W1-102 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-509-5095?

NSN 5905-00-509-5095 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Bourns Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-509-5095?

NSN 5905-00-509-5095 has 21 cross-referenced part numbers: 3255W-1K (Bourns Instruments Inc), 71-172 (Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant), 576R671H17 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 205-208-10000HM (Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div), 3250WH70-102 (Bourns Instruments Inc) and 16 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-509-5095?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-509-5095: 1670-00-003-4391, 5905-00-146-4480, 5905-00-150-5543 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3255W-1K?

Key specifications for 3255W-1K: Shaft Diameter: 0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-509-5095 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-509-5095 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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