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20-1089Resistor,thermal

Esco Inc · NSN 5905-00-959-6503 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-959-6503 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-959-6503. Primary manufacturer part number: 20-1089.
Features
  • Resistor,thermal — FSC 5905
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 10.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Thread Length: 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -10.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -30.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 100.0 CELSIUS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
  • Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 40.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-959-6503, 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 Esco Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-959-6503
Primary Part Number20-1089
Item NameResistor,thermal
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEsco Inc
StatusACTIVE
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power10.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Thread Length0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power-10.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power-30.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power100.0 CELSIUS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power40.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp4.9 MEGOHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Terminal Diameter0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Operating Temp200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Terminal Length12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Probe Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thermal Time Constant in Seconds22.0
Power Dissipation Constant in Milliwatts Per Deg Celsius1.7
Width Across Flats0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Probe Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp1.5 MEGOHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power-60.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-15.2 TO 15.2 FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp5.7 KILOHMS NINTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-9.2 TO 9.2 SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp344.5 KILOHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-14.3 TO 14.3 NINTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power70.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-11.1 TO 11.1 SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-8.6 TO 8.6 THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent-11.3 TO 11.3 SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3110-00-183-99142019916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Roller,bearing
General Motors Corp
5315-00-352-6005201089 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
Clark Material Handling Company
5935-00-402-1481201089-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,jackscrew,cd
Te Connectivity Corporation
5325-00-519-463665345 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division
6665-01-445-0591201089 INTERCHANGEABLE
Radiacmeter
Leidos, Inc.
4810-01-547-580020.10.89 INTERCHANGEABLE
Jic Ftg W Micro Cou
Clinton Industries Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
20-1089 Esco Inc (USA)
20-1089 Jewell Instruments, Llc Dba Modutec Use CAGE Code 33005 for Cataloging (USA)
20-1089 Wacline Division of Simmonds Precision Products Inc (USA)
99931SCEE101-3 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-183-9914INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER,BEARING
2019916
5315-00-352-6005INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
201089
5935-00-402-1481INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,JACKSCREW,CD
201089-4
5325-00-519-4636INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
65345
6665-01-445-0591INTERCHANGEABLE
RADIACMETER
201089
4810-01-547-5800INTERCHANGEABLE
JIC FTG W MICRO COU
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-959-6503?

NSN 5905-00-959-6503 is a Resistor,thermal, manufactured by Esco Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-959-6503?

NSN 5905-00-959-6503 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 20-1089 (Esco Inc), 20-1089 (Jewell Instruments, Llc Dba Modutec Use CAGE Code 33005 for Cataloging), 20-1089 (Wacline Division of Simmonds Precision Products Inc), 99931SCEE101-3 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-959-6503?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-959-6503: 3110-00-183-9914, 5315-00-352-6005, 5935-00-402-1481 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 20-1089?

Key specifications for 20-1089: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 10.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Thread Length: 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -10.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC. 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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