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5853Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing · NSN 5910-00-101-1540 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-101-1540 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-101-1540. Primary manufacturer part number: 5853.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 7500.0
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Terminal Location: CIRCUMFERENCE BENT BACKWARD
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-101-1540, 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 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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
NSN5910-00-101-1540
Primary Part Number5853
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKnowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius7500.0
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Terminal LocationCIRCUMFERENCE BENT BACKWARD
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius1000.0 GIGOHMS
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity1 PRINTED CIRCUIT AND 1 TURRET
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Thickness0.015 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.141 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5960-00-193-5147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5950-00-519-845510697 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Robert M. Hadley Company, Inc.
2520-00-734-8167 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shifter Fork,vehicular
2990-00-872-153121583 INTERCHANGEABLE
Muffler,exhaust
Walker Mfg Co
5950-00-961-56016-780967-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
4730-01-329-9142CT 175 L B INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Norma Pennsylvania Inc. Div Breeze Industrial Products
6640-01-370-32215853 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pipet-Diluent,blood,laboratory
Becton, Dickinson and Co Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
5120-01-610-6052 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,socket Wrench
4130-01-671-1969585-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,refrigeration
B/e Aerospace, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
536377-3 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
138C929H01 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
5853 PRIMARY Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-193-5147INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5950-00-519-8455INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
10697
2520-00-734-8167INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIFTER FORK,VEHICULAR
2990-00-872-1531INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
21583
5950-00-961-5601INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
6-780967-01
4730-01-329-9142INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
CT 175 L B
6640-01-370-3221INTERCHANGEABLE
PIPET-DILUENT,BLOOD,LABORATORY
5853
5120-01-610-6052INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,SOCKET WRENCH
4130-01-671-1969INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,REFRIGERATION
585-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-101-1540?

NSN 5910-00-101-1540 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-101-1540?

NSN 5910-00-101-1540 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 536377-3 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), 138C929H01 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 5853 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-101-1540?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5910-00-101-1540: 5960-00-193-5147, 5950-00-519-8455, 2520-00-734-8167 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5853?

Key specifications for 5853: Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION; Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 7500.0; Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 20 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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