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A278Resistor,thermal

Keystone Carbon Co Inc · NSN 5905-00-789-5917 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-789-5917 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-789-5917. Primary manufacturer part number: A278.
Features
  • Resistor,thermal — FSC 5905
  • Terminal Length: 0.900 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Reliability Indicator: ESTABLISHED
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 0.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -21.5 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Style Designator: WAFER
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-789-5917, 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 Keystone Carbon Co Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-789-5917
Primary Part NumberA278
Item NameResistor,thermal
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKeystone Carbon Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.900 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power0.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power-21.5 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Style DesignatorWAFER
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp1.8 OHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power50.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp2.2 OHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power37.8 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp-10.0 TO 10.0
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp3.7 OHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Terminal Type and Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Zero Power Resistance2.590 OHMS
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power104.4 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp4.6 OHMS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Terminal Diameter0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Power Dissipation Rating2.00 WATTS
Maximum Operating Temp150.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Body Width0.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.715 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp1.1 OHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Body Length0.740 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5965-00-321-8456A278 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone,dynamic
Hose-Mccann Telephone Co, Inc
4320-00-580-2568A278 INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,pump,centrifugal
Circor Naval Solutions Llc Dba Warren Pumps
5915-00-931-000350-035-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Bell Textron Inc
5950-01-043-301430014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Data Device Corp Dba Beta Transformer Technology
3040-01-133-79709321C1001-46 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,straight
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5340-01-213-9929A/278 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,manual Control
O. E. M. Controls, Inc. Dba Oem Controls Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A278 Keystone Carbon Co Inc (USA)
10545004 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-321-8456INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE,DYNAMIC
A278
4320-00-580-2568INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL
A278
5915-00-931-0003INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
50-035-1
5950-01-043-3014INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
30014
3040-01-133-7970INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,STRAIGHT
9321C1001-46
5340-01-213-9929INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,MANUAL CONTROL
A/278

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-789-5917?

NSN 5905-00-789-5917 is a Resistor,thermal, manufactured by Keystone Carbon Co Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-789-5917?

NSN 5905-00-789-5917 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: A278 (Keystone Carbon Co Inc), 10545004 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-789-5917?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-789-5917: 5965-00-321-8456, 4320-00-580-2568, 5915-00-931-0003 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A278?

Key specifications for A278: Terminal Length: 0.900 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Reliability Indicator: ESTABLISHED; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 0.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC. 24 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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