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MIL-C-81/2Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-00-552-8989 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-552-8989 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-552-8989. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-81/2.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Body Style: ROTARY
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
  • Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius: +1.00 TO 6.50 MINIMUM AND -4.00/-1.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Drift in Picofarads: 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Length: 1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 0.620 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 5910-00-552-8989, 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 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5910-00-552-8989
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-81/2
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
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius+1.00 TO 6.50 MINIMUM AND -4.00/-1.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Torque4.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 24.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Body Height0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length0.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+4.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent0.2
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.).
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-00-112-8247 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-126-1613 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-160-1207 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-160-6755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-160-6756 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-543-0833 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-552-1720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-552-8972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-578-1623 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-00-636-4271 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-81/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CV14C300 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC81 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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5910-00-126-1613INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-160-1207INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-160-6755INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-160-6756INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-543-0833INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-552-1720INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-552-8972INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-578-1623INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-636-4271INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-00-636-4433INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-552-8989?

NSN 5910-00-552-8989 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 5910-00-552-8989?

NSN 5910-00-552-8989 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-81/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CV14C300 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC81 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-552-8989?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-552-8989: 5910-00-112-8247, 5910-00-126-1613, 5910-00-160-1207 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-81/2?

Key specifications for MIL-C-81/2: Body Style: ROTARY; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW; Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius: +1.00 TO 6.50 MINIMUM AND -4.00/-1.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-552-8989 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-552-8989 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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