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6179Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric

Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div · NSN 5910-00-161-8591 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-161-8591 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-161-8591. Primary manufacturer part number: 6179.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Body Length: 0.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES
  • Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp: 100000.0 MEGOHMS
  • Material: PLASTIC CASE
  • Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 500.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
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 5910-00-161-8591, 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 Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-161-8591
Primary Part Number6179
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp100000.0 MEGOHMS
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section500.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Height0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Tolerance Range Per Section-5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Value Per Section120.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-00-101-4905 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5660-00-116-38605R INTERCHANGEABLE
Rail End
Anchor Post Products Inc of California Sub of Ppa Industries Inc
3460-00-144-20705R INTERCHANGEABLE
Head Assembly,ratch
Micromatic Textron Inc Sub of Textron Inc
5910-00-183-8089 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5910-00-183-8528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5910-00-183-901135-5016 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5910-00-190-9182 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5910-00-191-5941KR5E501G0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc
5910-00-191-6948 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
2510-00-199-4067 INTERCHANGEABLE
Frame,window,vehicular
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M0SDW5-312-5 Solar Mfg Corp (USA)
6179 PRIMARY Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div (USA)
P720538P38SUB30 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
P720538P38SUB30 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
5R Cornell-Dubilier Electronics (USA)
RCM120-121-5 Electro Motive Corp Subsidiary of International Electronics Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-101-4905INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5660-00-116-3860INTERCHANGEABLE
RAIL END
5R
3460-00-144-2070INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAD ASSEMBLY,RATCH
5R
5910-00-183-8089INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5910-00-183-8528INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5910-00-183-9011INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
35-5016
5910-00-190-9182INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5910-00-191-5941INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
KR5E501G0
5910-00-191-6948INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
2510-00-199-4067INTERCHANGEABLE
FRAME,WINDOW,VEHICULAR
4210-00-257-0899INTERCHANGEABLE
LUG,FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDLE
6179
5945-00-259-6351INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-161-8591?

NSN 5910-00-161-8591 is a Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric, manufactured by Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-161-8591?

NSN 5910-00-161-8591 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: M0SDW5-312-5 (Solar Mfg Corp), 6179 (Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div), P720538P38SUB30 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), P720538P38SUB30 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin), 5R (Cornell-Dubilier Electronics) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-161-8591?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-161-8591: 5910-00-101-4905, 5660-00-116-3860, 3460-00-144-2070 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6179?

Key specifications for 6179: Body Length: 0.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp: 100000.0 MEGOHMS; Material: PLASTIC CASE. 15 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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