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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

100RResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm · NSN 5905-00-642-3942 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-642-3942 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-642-3942. Primary manufacturer part number: 100R.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 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 5905-00-642-3942, 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 Vishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-642-3942
Primary Part Number100R
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm
StatusACTIVE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power340.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter3.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Overall Diameter3.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
First Flat Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 6 OCLOCK
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Flat Height0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
3020-00-224-46861679710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Link,roller Chain
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5950-00-710-5747W20H INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Technipower Llc Dba Unipower
4940-00-965-55191385814 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reseating Outfit,globe-Angle-Cro
Naval Sea Systems Command
3950-01-161-0140100R INTERCHANGEABLE
Winch,drum,hand Operated
Drc Acquisition Inc
5360-01-210-1025100R INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Anderson Greenwood Lp Dba Anderson Greenwood Crosby
3020-01-436-0025ASME B29.1NO.100-165FT INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain,roller
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
5331-01-732-1136100R INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Marinco Shore Power Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
100R PRIMARY Vishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm (USA)
MP25A-50R Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
MP25A-50R Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)
100R Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-224-4686INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,ROLLER CHAIN
1679710
5950-00-710-5747INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
W20H
4940-00-965-5519INTERCHANGEABLE
RESEATING OUTFIT,GLOBE-ANGLE-CRO
1385814
3950-01-161-0140INTERCHANGEABLE
WINCH,DRUM,HAND OPERATED
100R
5360-01-210-1025INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
100R
3020-01-436-0025INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN,ROLLER
ASME B29.1NO.100-165FT
5331-01-732-1136INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
100R

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-642-3942?

NSN 5905-00-642-3942 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-642-3942?

NSN 5905-00-642-3942 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 100R (Vishay Angstrohm Precision Inc Dba Vishay Angstrohm), MP25A-50R (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), MP25A-50R (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.), 100R (Ward Leonard Ct Llc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-642-3942?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-642-3942: 3020-00-224-4686, 5950-00-710-5747, 4940-00-965-5519 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 100R?

Key specifications for 100R: Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 100.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 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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