The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-669-2840, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5910-00-669-2840 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED MOUNTING STUDS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/THD MTG HOLE(S)/STUD(S) TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -15.00 TO 15.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 250.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 2.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Height From Body | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SOLDER STUD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 228A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
| 228A | 5/9 Secondary reference At and T Corp |
NSN 5910-00-669-2840 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4940-01-347-1672, 6130-01-450-2685. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-669-2840: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED MOUNTING STUDS; Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Width: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/THD MTG HOLE(S)/STUD(S) TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE; Tolerance Range Per Section: -15.00 TO 15.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION. 18 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.