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MIL-PRF-81/4Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-00-270-3079 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-270-3079 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-270-3079. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-81/4.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Body Style: ROTARY
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius: -4.50 TO 2.00 MINIMUM AND -2.50 TO 2.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
  • 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.).
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-270-3079, 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 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-270-3079
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-81/4
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
Body StyleROTARY
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+3.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius-4.50 TO 2.00 MINIMUM AND -2.50 TO 2.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 SINGLE SECTION
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.).
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type350.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 KILOHMS
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent0.2
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-00-172-7989 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-251-1308 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-436-2576 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-441-7749 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-465-4458 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-496-9411 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-498-5584 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-025-2834 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-029-8255 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-81/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
DV11PS10 Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns (USA)
MILC81-4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
DV11PS10C Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns (USA)
CV31C100 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
917-0004-050 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
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5910-00-403-8872INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-436-2576INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-465-4458INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-496-9411INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-498-5584INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-025-2834INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-270-3079?

NSN 5910-00-270-3079 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 5910-00-270-3079?

NSN 5910-00-270-3079 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-81/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), DV11PS10 (Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns), MILC81-4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), DV11PS10C (Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns), CV31C100 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-270-3079?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-270-3079: 5910-00-172-7989, 5910-00-251-1308, 5910-00-403-8872 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-81/4?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-81/4: Body Style: ROTARY; Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius: -4.50 TO 2.00 MINIMUM AND -2.50 TO 2.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-270-3079 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-270-3079 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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