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00000540-003Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr

Ampex Systems Corp · NSN 5910-00-835-3517 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-835-3517 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-835-3517. Primary manufacturer part number: 00000540-003.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr — FSC 5910
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Body Diameter: 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent: 1.0000
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 300.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Internal Electrical Connection Type: EXTENDED FOIL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-835-3517, 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 Ampex Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 28 commercial cross-references from 16 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-835-3517
Primary Part Number00000540-003
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmpex Systems Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Body Diameter0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent1.0000
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section300.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Internal Electrical Connection TypeEXTENDED FOIL
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Tolerance Range Per Section-5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Terminal Length2.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp300.0 MEGOHMS
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-27287 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.).
Dielectric MaterialPLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)(POLYESTER)
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp100000.0 MEGOHMS
Capacitance Value Per Section47000.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5910-00-225-3621 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
5915-00-249-1627540003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,low Pass
Unison Industries Llc
5910-00-682-3249338-000-C0G0-470J INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,ceramic Dielectr
Tusonix, Llc
5910-00-794-3888281-0519-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,ceramic Dielectr
Tektronix, Inc.
5910-00-847-5583160P47304 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
Sprague Electric Co World Hqs
2590-01-129-51705356793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,filler Opening
Am General Llc
5930-01-293-3844 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
8120-01-641-4110540-003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Base,compressed Gas Cylinder
Hydro-Test Products, Inc. Dba Hydro-Test Products Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
00000540-003 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
54-0003 Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems (USA)
0160-0819 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
663UW-0-047UFP0R American Shizuki Corp (USA)
285-519 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
HEW-613 American Shizuki Corp (USA)
600UE47396 American Shizuki Corp (USA)
235-7032P136 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
610019-23 Cohu, Inc. Dba Cohu Electronic's Division Div Electronics Division (USA)
WMF-6S5 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (USA)
035-059 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
035-059 Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems (USA)
WMF6S47 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (USA)
CTM473VDJ Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
663UW.047UF10PCT Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div (USA)
663UW47396 American Shizuki Corp (USA)
00000540-003 Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems (USA)
0160-0819 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
416P239 Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc (USA)
MIL-C-27287/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5910-00-225-3621INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PLASTIC DIELECTR
5915-00-249-1627INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,LOW PASS
540003
5910-00-682-3249INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
338-000-C0G0-470J
5910-00-794-3888INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
281-0519-00
5910-00-847-5583INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PLASTIC DIELECTR
160P47304
2590-01-129-5170INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,FILLER OPENING
5356793
5930-01-293-3844INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
8120-01-641-4110INTERCHANGEABLE
BASE,COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER
540-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-835-3517?

NSN 5910-00-835-3517 is a Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, manufactured by Ampex Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-835-3517?

NSN 5910-00-835-3517 has 28 cross-referenced part numbers: 00000540-003 (Ampex Systems Corp), 54-0003 (Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems), 0160-0819 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 663UW-0-047UFP0R (American Shizuki Corp), 285-519 (Tektronix, Inc.) and 23 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-835-3517?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5910-00-835-3517: 5910-00-225-3621, 5915-00-249-1627, 5910-00-682-3249 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 00000540-003?

Key specifications for 00000540-003: Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S); Body Diameter: 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-835-3517 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-835-3517 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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