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0121-0414Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Keysight Technologies Inc · NSN 5910-00-402-1910 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-402-1910 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-402-1910. Primary manufacturer part number: 0121-0414.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Body Style: PLATE-MESHING
  • Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 TERMINAL
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +1.9 TO 8.5 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Metal Capacitive Electrode construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-402-1910, 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 Keysight Technologies Inc. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-402-1910
Primary Part Number0121-0414
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKeysight Technologies Inc
StatusACTIVE
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Precious MaterialSILVER
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity3 TERMINAL
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.9 TO 8.5 SINGLE SECTION
Plate Air Gap0.010 INCHES IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius1500.0
Adjustment Device Torque2.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialMETAL CAPACITIVE ELECTRODE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius1000000.0 MEGOHMS
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type650.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Plate Quantity16
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius45.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Split-Stator Rotary Plate TypeBUTTERFLY
Precious Material and LocationMETAL SURFACES SILVER
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Terminal Length0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEATITE BASE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5910-00-221-7746189-0253-005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Viking Technologies, Ltd.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
189-0253-021 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
189-0253-021 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
189-253-5 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
0121-0414 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
189-0235-005 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
189-0235-005 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
0121-0414 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
0121-0414 PRIMARY Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-221-7746INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
189-0253-005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-402-1910?

NSN 5910-00-402-1910 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-402-1910?

NSN 5910-00-402-1910 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 189-0253-021 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 189-0253-021 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 189-253-5 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 0121-0414 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 189-0235-005 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-402-1910?

There is 1 known substitute for 5910-00-402-1910: 5910-00-221-7746. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 0121-0414?

Key specifications for 0121-0414: Overall Width: 0.433 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PLATE-MESHING; Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION; Precious Material: SILVER. 27 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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