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MIL-C-5/18Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-00-068-3898 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-068-3898 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-068-3898. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-5/18.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
  • Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp: 10000.0 MEGOHMS
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Body Width: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Diameter: 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-068-3898, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-068-3898
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-5/18
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp10000.0 MEGOHMS
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Terminal Length1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Body Width0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Diameter0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-5/18 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.194 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.256 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.137 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section500.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius+0.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tolerance Range Per Section-2.00 TO 2.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent0.0007
Capacitance Value Per Section120.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-5 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp100000.0 MEGOHMS
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5910-01-043-6899 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-5/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CM10FD121G03 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RDM15F121J3C Rheinlander, Robert M (USA)
Related Parts
5910-01-043-6899INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-068-3898?

NSN 5910-00-068-3898 is a Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-068-3898?

NSN 5910-00-068-3898 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-5/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CM10FD121G03 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RDM15F121J3C (Rheinlander, Robert M).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-068-3898?

There is 1 known substitute for 5910-00-068-3898: 5910-01-043-6899. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-5/18?

Key specifications for MIL-C-5/18: Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE; Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp: 10000.0 MEGOHMS; Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S); Terminal Length: 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN. 22 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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