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538-054D3.0-15Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Tusonix, Llc · NSN 5910-00-496-9411 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-496-9411 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-496-9411. Primary manufacturer part number: 538-054D3.0-15.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.012 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-496-9411, 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 Tusonix, Llc. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 27 commercial cross-references from 13 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
NSN5910-00-496-9411
Primary Part Number538-054D3.0-15
Item NameCapacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTusonix, Llc
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+3.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal Thickness0.012 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Body StyleROTARY
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type200.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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.).
Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius+1.50 TO 7.00 MINIMUM AND -5.00/-1.50 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent0.2
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Terminal Length0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-81/4 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-00-172-7989 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-251-1308 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-270-3079 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-403-8872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-436-2576 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-441-7749 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-465-4458 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-498-5584 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
6695-00-777-8216A516.2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter Movement
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo
3120-00-961-53427064871 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
538-054D3.0-15 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
538-003N650-110R Tusonix, Llc (USA)
538-011D3.0-15 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
10239 J.h.p. Industrial Supply Co., Inc. (USA)
A5162 Aeronautical Communications Equipment Inc (USA)
538-011110D Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
853000-0050 Diamond Electronics Inc (USA)
535829-7 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
538-011D3-15 Erie Electric Mfg Corp (USA)
538-011D3-15 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
MIL-PRF-81/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
917-0004-070 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
C84-0003-008 L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications (USA)
532146-21 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
CU31D150 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
853000-0050 General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Inc. Dba General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (USA)
538-011E2P0110R Tusonix, Llc (USA)
CV31A150 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CV31D150 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1138005P7 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
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5910-00-270-3079INTERCHANGEABLE
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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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5910-00-498-5584INTERCHANGEABLE
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6695-00-777-8216INTERCHANGEABLE
METER MOVEMENT
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BEARING,SLEEVE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-496-9411?

NSN 5910-00-496-9411 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, manufactured by Tusonix, Llc, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-496-9411?

NSN 5910-00-496-9411 has 27 cross-referenced part numbers: 538-054D3.0-15 (Tusonix, Llc), 538-003N650-110R (Tusonix, Llc), 538-011D3.0-15 (Tusonix, Llc), 10239 (J.h.p. Industrial Supply Co., Inc.), A5162 (Aeronautical Communications Equipment Inc) and 22 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-496-9411?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-496-9411: 5910-00-172-7989, 5910-00-251-1308, 5910-00-270-3079 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 538-054D3.0-15?

Key specifications for 538-054D3.0-15: Overall Diameter: 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION; Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.50 SINGLE SECTION; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-496-9411 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-496-9411 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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