The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-188-6975, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-188-6975 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 75.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -15.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 125.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -55.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 100.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 50.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -7.0 TO 7.0 THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -9.0 TO 9.0 SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -9.0 TO 9.0 FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -12.0 TO 12.0 FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 121.5 OHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 13.284 KILOHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 180.0 KILOHMS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 266.4 OHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 61.2 OHMS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 648.0 OHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.440 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Reference Temp in Deg Celsius | 25.0 |
| Style Designator | SPHERICAL |
| Power Dissipation Constant in Milliwatts Per Deg Celsius | 10.0 |
| Zero Power Resistance | 1.800 KILOHMS |
| Thermal Time Constant in Seconds | 250.0 |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp | -5.0 TO 5.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RTH08BS182J | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-T-23648/2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-23648/2 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-188-6975 is a Resistor,thermal, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-228-1809, 5905-01-328-5863, 5905-01-473-9313. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-188-6975: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 75.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -15.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 125.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -55.0 CELSIUS FIRST 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.