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5523309Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div · NSN 5910-00-170-9557 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-170-9557 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-170-9557. Primary manufacturer part number: 5523309.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Material: STEATITE BASE
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Diameter: 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL
  • Terminal Location: ONE SIDE PERPENDICULAR
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Steatite Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-170-9557, 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 International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 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
NSN5910-00-170-9557
Primary Part Number5523309
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInternational Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEATITE BASE
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.10 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Diameter0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Terminal LocationONE SIDE PERPENDICULAR
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius1000000.0 MEGOHMS
Adjustment Device Rotation7.0 TURNS MAXIMUM CLOCKWISE AND 7.0 TURNS MAXIMUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Terminal Thickness0.015 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius2000.0
Precious Material and LocationMETAL SURFACES GOLD AND METAL SURFACES SILVER
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter0.203 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity1 PIN AND 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Body Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationONE SIDE ON ADJUSTMENT CONTROL END BENT BACKWARD
Overall Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Precious MaterialGOLD AND SILVER
Terminal Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5523309 International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div (USA)
6010258-008 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA)
SM-A-874514-2 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
JMC8052 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
C85-0001-002 L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications (USA)
8052 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
733212 Fluke Corp (USA)
1509-733212 Fluke Corp (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-170-9557?

NSN 5910-00-170-9557 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-170-9557?

NSN 5910-00-170-9557 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 5523309 (International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Itt Gilfillan Div), 6010258-008 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc), SM-A-874514-2 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), JMC8052 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), C85-0001-002 (L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-170-9557?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-170-9557: 5120-00-034-7633, 4520-00-133-4026, 2825-00-388-6817 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5523309?

Key specifications for 5523309: Material: STEATITE BASE; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION; Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.10 SINGLE SECTION. 29 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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