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960-20-1MEGResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div · NSN 5905-01-054-2008 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-054-2008 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-054-2008. Primary manufacturer part number: 960-20-1MEG.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 5400.0 NOMINAL
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-054-2008, 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 Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div. Government technical data includes 26 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-054-2008
Primary Part Number960-20-1MEG
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVernitron Corp Vrn International Div
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation5400.0 NOMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg5400.0 NOMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Body Height0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
1650-00-943-621471140 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing,by-Pass Val
Pneudraulics, Inc.
2520-01-357-9071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Deflector,dirt and Liquid
3455-01-367-972471140 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,end
Niagara Cutter Inc
6130-01-602-847871140 INTERCHANGEABLE
Charger,battery
Welch Allyn, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
960-20-1MEG PRIMARY Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA)
71-140 Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant (USA)
960-290-1MEG Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div (USA)
Related Parts
1650-00-943-6214INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING,BY-PASS VAL
71140
2520-01-357-9071INTERCHANGEABLE
DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID
3455-01-367-9724INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
71140
6130-01-602-8478INTERCHANGEABLE
CHARGER,BATTERY
71140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-054-2008?

NSN 5905-01-054-2008 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-054-2008?

NSN 5905-01-054-2008 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 960-20-1MEG (Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div), 71-140 (Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant), 960-290-1MEG (Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-054-2008?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-01-054-2008: 1650-00-943-6214, 2520-01-357-9071, 3455-01-367-9724 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 960-20-1MEG?

Key specifications for 960-20-1MEG: Shaft Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Width: 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 5400.0 NOMINAL; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN. 26 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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