The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-266-1853, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-266-1853 |
| Primary Part Number | 2100-3858 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Keysight Technologies Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.677 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.322 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.125 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2100-3858 PRIMARY | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2100-3858 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 2100-3858 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| BA02390002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Crl Components Inc |
NSN 5905-01-266-1853 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-266-1853 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2100-3858 (Keysight Technologies Inc).
Key specifications for 2100-3858: Body Diameter: 0.677 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.