The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-643-8840, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-643-8840 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 600.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 500.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | ROTARY |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +5.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Width | 0.610 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.495 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.149 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 820B | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Crl Components Inc |
NSN 5910-00-643-8840 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-688-5722, 6625-00-934-0345. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-643-8840: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 600.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 500.0 SINGLE SECTION. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.