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MILC25ACapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-00-729-8538 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-729-8538 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-729-8538. Primary manufacturer part number: MILC25A.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Body Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Terminal Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 400.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent: 1.0000
  • Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp: 18000.0 MEGOHMS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-729-8538, 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 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-729-8538
Primary Part NumberMILC25A
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Terminal Length1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section400.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent1.0000
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp18000.0 MEGOHMS
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-25A 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.). A
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp150.0 MEGOHMS
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Capacitance Value Per Section3300.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.235 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5910-00-112-6895 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
5910-00-160-2256 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
5910-00-643-9168 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILC25A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
235MR15P12 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
CP08A1KE332K Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9175313 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
235MR15P12 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-112-6895INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
5910-00-160-2256INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
5910-00-643-9168INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-729-8538?

NSN 5910-00-729-8538 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-729-8538?

NSN 5910-00-729-8538 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MILC25A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 235MR15P12 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), CP08A1KE332K (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 9175313 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 235MR15P12 (Raytheon Company Div Corp).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-729-8538?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5910-00-729-8538: 5910-00-112-6895, 5910-00-160-2256, 5910-00-643-9168. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILC25A?

Key specifications for MILC25A: Body Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S); Terminal Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 17 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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