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281-0096-00Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Tektronix, Inc. · NSN 5910-00-738-4120 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-738-4120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-738-4120. Primary manufacturer part number: 281-0096-00.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Body Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +5.5 TO 18.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-738-4120, 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 Tektronix, Inc.. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 commercial cross-references from 6 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
NSN5910-00-738-4120
Primary Part Number281-0096-00
Item NameCapacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTektronix, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Body Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+5.5 TO 18.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Body StyleROTARY
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius500.0
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type200.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5910-00-143-0501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,ceramic Dielectr
5355-00-665-1307281-0094-00 REV D INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5910-00-761-12172510550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Lenco Dba Nlc Inc Electronis Div
5910-00-879-60530121-0036 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
538-000C0P092R Tusonix, Llc (USA)
538+0000+5+5+18 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
11065502-002 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
538-000A5.5-18 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
281-0094-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
538-000A5-5-18PF Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
538-006-A5.5-18 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
538-000A5-5-18PF Tusonix, Llc (USA)
4910-2041 Genrad Inc (USA)
538-000A5-5-18 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
281-0096-00 PRIMARY Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
538-000C0P092R Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
4910-2041 Iet Labs Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-143-0501INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
5355-00-665-1307INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
281-0094-00 REV D
5910-00-761-1217INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
2510550
5910-00-879-6053INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
0121-0036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-738-4120?

NSN 5910-00-738-4120 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, manufactured by Tektronix, Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-738-4120?

NSN 5910-00-738-4120 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 538-000C0P092R (Tusonix, Llc), 538+0000+5+5+18 (Erie Specialty Products Inc), 11065502-002 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 538-000A5.5-18 (Tusonix, Llc), 281-0094-00 (Tektronix, Inc.) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-738-4120?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5910-00-738-4120: 5910-00-143-0501, 5355-00-665-1307, 5910-00-761-1217 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 281-0096-00?

Key specifications for 281-0096-00: Body Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +5.5 TO 18.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-738-4120 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-738-4120 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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