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C3946Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-01-388-2560 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-388-2560 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-388-2560. Primary manufacturer part number: C3946.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • 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
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-388-2560, 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 Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-388-2560
Primary Part NumberC3946
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHowell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
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
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5315-00-616-552429620-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,woodruff
Danfoss Inc
5950-01-026-2282 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C3946 PRIMARY Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5315-00-616-5524INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,WOODRUFF
29620-3
5950-01-026-2282INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-388-2560?

NSN 5905-01-388-2560 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-388-2560?

NSN 5905-01-388-2560 has 1 cross-referenced part number: C3946 (Howell Instruments, Inc. Dba Howell Instruments Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-388-2560?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-01-388-2560: 5315-00-616-5524, 5950-01-026-2282. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C3946?

Key specifications for C3946: Section Quantity: 1; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 5 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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