The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-159-3881, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Keysight Technologies Inc. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-159-3881 |
| Primary Part Number | 2100-3450 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Keysight Technologies Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2100-3450 PRIMARY | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2100-3450 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 2100-3450 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Co Southern Sales Office |
| 2100-3450 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 2100-3450 | 5/1 Secondary reference Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters |
NSN 5905-01-159-3881 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-159-3881 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2100-3450 (Keysight Technologies Inc).
Key specifications for 2100-3450: Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.