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RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5%Resistor,fixed,wire Wound

Precision Resistor Co Inc · NSN 5905-01-038-2537 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-038-2537 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-038-2537. Primary manufacturer part number: RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5%.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,wire Wound — FSC 5905
  • Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINALS ONE END
  • Body Diameter: 0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Length: 2.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 0.250 FREE AIR
  • Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-038-2537, 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 Precision Resistor Co Inc. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-038-2537
Primary Part NumberRX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5%
Item NameResistor,fixed,wire Wound
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPrecision Resistor Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINALS ONE END
Body Diameter0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Length2.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts0.250 FREE AIR
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power145.0
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius-65.0 TO 145.0
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-0.500 TO 0.500
Electrical Resistance0.500 OHMS
Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-30.0 TO 30.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5355-00-801-4373200030-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Sigma Tek, Inc.
5935-00-998-4254978039-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
6220-01-265-2705200-03-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,light
Downing Electronics Inc
1680-01-587-38352000300-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bomb Rack Unit
L3harris Technologies, Inc. Div Space and Airborne Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MPC200-0-5 Mepco/electra Inc (USA)
RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5% PRIMARY Precision Resistor Co Inc (USA)
RB70CER5000D Precision Resistor Co Inc (USA)
20003-001 Printronix Data Printer Div (USA)
Related Parts
5355-00-801-4373INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
200030-01
5935-00-998-4254INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
978039-1
6220-01-265-2705INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,LIGHT
200-03-001
1680-01-587-3835INTERCHANGEABLE
BOMB RACK UNIT
2000300-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-038-2537?

NSN 5905-01-038-2537 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, manufactured by Precision Resistor Co Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-038-2537?

NSN 5905-01-038-2537 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MPC200-0-5 (Mepco/electra Inc), RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5% (Precision Resistor Co Inc), RB70CER5000D (Precision Resistor Co Inc), 20003-001 (Printronix Data Printer Div).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-038-2537?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-01-038-2537: 5355-00-801-4373, 5935-00-998-4254, 6220-01-265-2705 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5%?

Key specifications for RX378N0.5OHMS+/-.5%: Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINALS ONE END; Body Diameter: 0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 2.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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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