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281-0098-00Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Tektronix, Inc. · NSN 5910-00-065-9822 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-065-9822 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-065-9822. Primary manufacturer part number: 281-0098-00.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Inclosure Type: UNINCLOSED
  • Precious Material and Location: METAL SURFACES SILVER
  • Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 2000.0
  • Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.04 SINGLE SECTION
  • Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length: 0.291 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.299 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Plate Air Gap: 0.010 INCHES IN
  • Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius: 100000.0 MEGOHMS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Brass Capacitive Electrode construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-065-9822, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Tektronix, Inc.. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-065-9822
Primary Part Number281-0098-00
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTektronix, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Precious Material and LocationMETAL SURFACES SILVER
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius2000.0
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.04 SINGLE SECTION
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length0.291 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.299 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Plate Air Gap0.010 INCHES IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius100000.0 MEGOHMS
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Plate Quantity4
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Precious MaterialSILVER
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.2 TO 4.2 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius45.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Thickness0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.067 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.075 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
MaterialBRASS CAPACITIVE ELECTRODE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type650.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
MaterialSTEATITE BASE
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Length0.304 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5401-0540010 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
189-0501-074 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
281-0098-00 PRIMARY Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
189-1-4 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
Related Parts
6625-00-519-1679INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,TEST
5355-00-644-4191INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
5120-00-816-7031INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE ADJUSTMENT
18914
1630-00-821-4281INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VENT
6515-01-099-0365INTERCHANGEABLE
FORCEPS,FIXATION
E1656
3120-01-174-2723INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,WASHER,THRUST
18914
5310-01-218-8818INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
6545-01-421-5575INTERCHANGEABLE
TRIACE KIT,REPLACEM
18914
5306-01-503-8991INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,1.2-20NF X2.0
8310084

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-065-9822?

NSN 5910-00-065-9822 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Tektronix, Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-065-9822?

NSN 5910-00-065-9822 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5401-0540010 (Erie Specialty Products Inc), 189-0501-074 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 281-0098-00 (Tektronix, Inc.), 189-1-4 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-065-9822?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5910-00-065-9822: 6625-00-519-1679, 5355-00-644-4191, 5120-00-816-7031 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 281-0098-00?

Key specifications for 281-0098-00: Inclosure Type: UNINCLOSED; Precious Material and Location: METAL SURFACES SILVER; Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 2000.0; Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.04 SINGLE SECTION. 28 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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