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520-9Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-944-3874 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-944-3874 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-944-3874. Primary manufacturer part number: 520-9.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION
  • Maximum Running Torque: 0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-944-3874, 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 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. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-944-3874
Primary Part Number520-9
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Running Torque0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft StyleROUND
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation1800.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Overall Diameter0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-2.0 TO 2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal Type and Quantity4 SOLDER STUD
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
520-9 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
520-9 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-944-3874?

NSN 5905-00-944-3874 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-944-3874?

NSN 5905-00-944-3874 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 520-9 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg), 520-9 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-944-3874?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-944-3874: 3040-00-012-7330, 3110-00-156-4719, 3110-00-156-4879 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 520-9?

Key specifications for 520-9: Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN; Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 25 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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