The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-978-4078, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-978-4078 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 0.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT0.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -40.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT-40.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 150.0 CELSIUS TENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT150.0 CELSIUS TENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -20.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT-20.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -50.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT-50.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 120.0 CELSIUS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT120.0 CELSIUS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 130.0 CELSIUS NINTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT130.0 CELSIUS NINTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 30.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT30.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 60.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT60.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 90.0 CELSIUS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT90.0 CELSIUS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -16.1 TO 16.1 FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -11.9 TO 11.9 TENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -12.1 TO 12.1 NINTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -12.3 TO 12.3 EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -12.7 TO 12.7 SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -13.2 TO 13.2 SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -13.8 TO 13.8 FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -14.5 TO 14.5 FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.1 TO 15.1 THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.8 TO 15.8 SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 1.4879 KILOHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT1.4879 KILOHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 11.916 OHMS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT11.916 OHMS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 165.52 OHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT165.52 OHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 24.9 OHMS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT24.9 OHMS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 4.532 KILOHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT4.532 KILOHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 565.0 OHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT565.0 OHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 58.98 OHMS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT58.98 OHMS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 402136-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Cardion Inc |
| KB22J1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corporation Dba Baxter Biotech Div Transfusion Therapies |
| 143-201FAG-A01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Baxter Healthcare Corporation Dba Baxter Biotech Div Transfusion Therapies |
| 6740-1600 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Genrad Inc |
NSN 5905-00-978-4078 is a Resistor,thermal, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-004-8791. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-978-4078: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 0.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT0.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -40.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT-40.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 150.0 CELSIUS TENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT150.0 CELSIUS TENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -20.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT-20.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC. 30 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.