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559996-118Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect

Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc · NSN 5910-00-556-2931 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-556-2931 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-556-2931. Primary manufacturer part number: 559996-118.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect — FSC 5910
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 WIRE LEAD
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNF
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.8 TO 8.5 SINGLE SECTION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: PISTON
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-556-2931, 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 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-556-2931
Primary Part Number559996-118
Item NameCapacitor,variable,glass Dielect
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity1 WIRE LEAD
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.8 TO 8.5 SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Body Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing Length0.167 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing Diameter0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius500.0
Bushing Width0.122 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type1000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Bushing ShapeROUND W/FLAT
Adjustment Device Torque2.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 4.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5930-00-473-8575 INTERCHANGEABLE
Push Button
5999-00-819-71089156810 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,electrical
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5935-00-916-0372 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector
5950-01-064-99782929018 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
562-013 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
109-008-0001 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
1079900497 Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. (USA)
118525 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
559996-118 PRIMARY Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA)
01G100-38 PRIMARY Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
2088126-2 PRIMARY Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell (USA)
562-013 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-473-8575INTERCHANGEABLE
PUSH BUTTON
5999-00-819-7108INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
9156810
5935-00-916-0372INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR
5950-01-064-9978INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
2929018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-556-2931?

NSN 5910-00-556-2931 is a Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, manufactured by Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-556-2931?

NSN 5910-00-556-2931 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 562-013 (Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.), 109-008-0001 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), 1079900497 (Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc.), 118525 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 559996-118 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-556-2931?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5910-00-556-2931: 5930-00-473-8575, 5999-00-819-7108, 5935-00-916-0372 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 559996-118?

Key specifications for 559996-118: Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 WIRE LEAD; Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNF; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-556-2931 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-556-2931 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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