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MIL-C-81/3Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-00-160-6758 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-160-6758 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-160-6758. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-81/3.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Length: 0.220 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 13.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 2 SLOTTED SCREW
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-C-81 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.).
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-160-6758, 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 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-160-6758
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-81/3
Item NameCapacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Length0.220 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+3.0 TO 13.0 ALL SECTIONS
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity2 SLOTTED SCREW
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-81 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.).
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Thickness0.011 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.021 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-300.0 ALL SECTIONS
Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius-1.00 TO 3.50 MINIMUM AND -2.50/-0.50 MAXIMUM ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-81/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Body Length1.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Individual Section Quantity2
Adjustment Device Torque4.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 24.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 ALL SECTIONS
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS ALL SECTIONS
Body Height0.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleROTARY
Body Diameter1.297 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10000.0 MEGOHMS
Body Width0.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.890 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5910-00-160-6753 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-160-6755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-160-6756 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-284-4796 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-449-3333 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-552-1720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-636-4433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-81/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CV21B130 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5910-00-160-6753INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-160-6755INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-160-6756INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-284-4796INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-449-3333INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-552-1720INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-636-4433INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-160-6758?

NSN 5910-00-160-6758 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-160-6758?

NSN 5910-00-160-6758 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-81/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CV21B130 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-160-6758?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5910-00-160-6758: 5910-00-160-6753, 5910-00-160-6755, 5910-00-160-6756 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-81/3?

Key specifications for MIL-C-81/3: Terminal Length: 0.220 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 13.0 ALL SECTIONS; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 2 SLOTTED SCREW. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-160-6758 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-160-6758 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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