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50-3-1-101Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-930-4120 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-930-4120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-930-4120. Primary manufacturer part number: 50-3-1-101.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR
  • Terminal Location: REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: CONTINUOUS MOTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
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 5905-00-930-4120, 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 Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 29 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-930-4120
Primary Part Number50-3-1-101
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
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
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation6480.0 MINIMUM AND 10080.0 MAXIMUM
Maximum Running Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.075 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.085 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Diameter0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg6480.0 MINIMUM AND 10080.0 MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Cubic Measure0.029 CUBIC INCHES
Terminal Length0.172 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.202 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Width0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.397 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.413 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5962-01-058-4866 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
5962-01-288-6902 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
50-3-1-101 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
50-3-1-101 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
459001-8 Thales Six Gts France SAS (FRA)
Related Parts
5962-01-058-4866INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
5962-01-288-6902INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-930-4120?

NSN 5905-00-930-4120 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-930-4120?

NSN 5905-00-930-4120 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 50-3-1-101 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg), 50-3-1-101 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 459001-8 (Thales Six Gts France SAS).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-930-4120?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-930-4120: 5962-01-058-4866, 5962-01-288-6902. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 50-3-1-101?

Key specifications for 50-3-1-101: Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Special Features: SEALED TO PERMIT CLEANING IN COMMON SOLVENTS; Terminal Location: REAR END 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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