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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MC50MCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div · NSN 5910-00-649-2059 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-649-2059 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-649-2059. Primary manufacturer part number: MC50M.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Bushing Shape: ROUND
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-649-2059, 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 Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-649-2059
Primary Part NumberMC50M
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
StatusACTIVE
Bushing ShapeROUND
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE WAVELENGTH SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Terminal Type and Quantity1 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+6.3 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5962-00-166-6198SC040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Data Device Corp Dba Beta Transformer Technology
5962-00-365-5721 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
5340-00-370-0949521500652 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,angle
Telemechanics Inc
5845-01-557-3006150065-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sonobuoy
Hii Unmanned Systems, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MC50M PRIMARY Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div (USA)
50SM880 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
50SM880 PRIMARY Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
12-37N PRIMARY Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
150065 Cardwell Condenser Corp Lapointe-Admiral Div (USA)
12-37N Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
50SM880 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
12-37N Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5962-00-166-6198INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
SC040
5962-00-365-5721INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
5340-00-370-0949INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,ANGLE
521500652
5845-01-557-3006INTERCHANGEABLE
SONOBUOY
150065-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-649-2059?

NSN 5910-00-649-2059 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-649-2059?

NSN 5910-00-649-2059 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MC50M (Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div), 50SM880 (Keysight Technologies, Inc.), 50SM880 (Keysight Technologies Inc), 12-37N (Keysight Technologies Inc), 150065 (Cardwell Condenser Corp Lapointe-Admiral Div) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-649-2059?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5910-00-649-2059: 5962-00-166-6198, 5962-00-365-5721, 5340-00-370-0949 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MC50M?

Key specifications for MC50M: Bushing Shape: ROUND; Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE; Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN; Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT. 13 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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