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W6040Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric

Cornell-Dubilier Electronics · NSN 5910-00-120-1687 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-120-1687 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-120-1687. Primary manufacturer part number: W6040.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Body Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length: 0.938 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Height: 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Terminal Height From Body: 1.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-120-1687, 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 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-120-1687
Primary Part NumberW6040
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCornell-Dubilier Electronics
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.938 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Height3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Terminal Height From Body1.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Capacitance Value Per Section4.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp20.0 MEGOHM-MICROFARADS
Body Width1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section600.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 THREADED STUD
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp2000.0 MEGOHM-MICROFARADS
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent1.0000
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-25 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.).
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5110-00-221-1087 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6625-00-286-43023916A INTERCHANGEABLE
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8340-00-351-0091391-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tarpaulin
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5331-00-404-4619263500 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
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5340-00-664-81993916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,expansion
Star Expansion Co
5910-01-031-5286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
6520-01-282-63487000053315 INTERCHANGEABLE
Crown,dental,temporary
Solventum Us Llc
6220-01-325-0632 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,light
6685-01-579-68143916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Barometer,aneroid
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O-Ring
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
W6040 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics (USA)
1201687 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
39-16 Barker & Williamson (USA)
CP70E1EF405K1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC25 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-25/7 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3300-317642953 Department of the Air Force (USA)
Related Parts
5110-00-221-1087INTERCHANGEABLE
SHEARS,METAL CUTTING,HAND
6625-00-286-4302INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,TEST
3916A
8340-00-351-0091INTERCHANGEABLE
TARPAULIN
391-6
5331-00-404-4619INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
263500
5340-00-664-8199INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,EXPANSION
3916
5910-01-031-5286INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PLASTIC DIELECTR
6520-01-282-6348INTERCHANGEABLE
CROWN,DENTAL,TEMPORARY
7000053315
6220-01-325-0632INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,LIGHT
6685-01-579-6814INTERCHANGEABLE
BAROMETER,ANEROID
3916
5331-01-642-0472INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
3-916
5310-01-654-2793INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,PLATE
3916

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-120-1687?

NSN 5910-00-120-1687 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-120-1687?

NSN 5910-00-120-1687 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: W6040 (Cornell-Dubilier Electronics), 1201687 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 39-16 (Barker & Williamson), CP70E1EF405K1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC25 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-120-1687?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5910-00-120-1687: 5110-00-221-1087, 6625-00-286-4302, 8340-00-351-0091 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of W6040?

Key specifications for W6040: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Body Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S); Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length: 0.938 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-120-1687 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-120-1687 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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