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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

M161Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic

Palm Beach Components Inc. · NSN 5910-00-235-8930 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-235-8930 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-235-8930. Primary manufacturer part number: M161.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic — FSC 5910
  • DC Leakage at Reference Temp: 45.000 MICROAMPERES
  • Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER
  • Material: GLASS CASE
  • Capacitive Electrode Material: TANTALUM
  • Body Length: 2.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Body Style: W/THD MTG HOLE(S)/STUD(S) TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Glass Case construction
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-235-8930, 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 Palm Beach Components Inc.. Government technical data includes 25 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-235-8930
Primary Part NumberM161
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,electrolytic
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPalm Beach Components Inc.
StatusACTIVE
DC Leakage at Reference Temp45.000 MICROAMPERES
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
MaterialGLASS CASE
Capacitive Electrode MaterialTANTALUM
Body Length2.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Body StyleW/THD MTG HOLE(S)/STUD(S) TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES IN
Capacitance Value Per Section1600.000 MICROFARADS ALL SECTIONS
Electrical PolarizationPOLARIZED
Anode TypeETCHED FOIL
Section Quantity2
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section50.0 DC ALL SECTIONS
Body Width0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-5.00 TO 75.00 PERCENT 1ST SECTION AND -5.00 TO 75.00 PERCENT 2ND SECTION
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 THREADED MOUNTING STUDS
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp180.0 MILLIAMPERES
Impedance at Minimum Operating Temp in Ohms0.50
Body Height2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Width0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-023-5065 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4330-00-155-8240M6484 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Arvinmeritor Inc
5315-00-213-5103A1-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
3455-00-231-3477301-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,plain
Kennametal Inc. Div Kennametal Industrial Products Group
5360-00-291-756904224-A-125-133 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Anderson Greenwood Lp Dba Anderson Greenwood Crosby
4730-00-496-75286600139 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Half,quick Disconnect
Ed Etnyre & Co
5999-00-500-5960 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
5305-00-536-1465 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,case,special
5120-00-625-9862 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screwdriver,torque
5975-00-816-9617991 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,electrical Conduit
M&w Electric Manufacturing Co. Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M161 Palm Beach Components Inc. (USA)
M161 Mallory Sonalert Products, Inc. (USA)
CS1238 Sprague Palm Beach Inc a Vishay/sprague Co (USA)
41-107377-162 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
C-170-1 Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
202D168X050X1C Sprague Palm Beach Inc a Vishay/sprague Co (USA)
A125 Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-023-5065INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
4330-00-155-8240INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
M6484
5315-00-213-5103INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
A1-25
3455-00-231-3477INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,PLAIN
301-8
5360-00-291-7569INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
04224-A-125-133
4730-00-496-7528INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
6600139
5999-00-500-5960INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
5305-00-536-1465INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CASE,SPECIAL
5120-00-625-9862INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREWDRIVER,TORQUE
5975-00-816-9617INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
991
5996-00-948-6748INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,ELECTRONIC CONTROL
6530-01-115-1509INTERCHANGEABLE
URINAL,INCONTINENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-235-8930?

NSN 5910-00-235-8930 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, manufactured by Palm Beach Components Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-235-8930?

NSN 5910-00-235-8930 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: M161 (Palm Beach Components Inc.), M161 (Mallory Sonalert Products, Inc.), CS1238 (Sprague Palm Beach Inc a Vishay/sprague Co), 41-107377-162 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), C-170-1 (Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Sprague Inc) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-235-8930?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-235-8930: 5999-00-023-5065, 4330-00-155-8240, 5315-00-213-5103 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M161?

Key specifications for M161: DC Leakage at Reference Temp: 45.000 MICROAMPERES; Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER; Material: GLASS CASE; Capacitive Electrode Material: TANTALUM. 25 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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