The Capacitor,fixed,glass Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-855-1841, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-855-1841 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,glass Dielectric |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 140.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 1.125 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Quality Factor at Reference Temp | 1400.0000 |
| Body Width | 0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 500.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Body Length | 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent | 0.0010 |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 270.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-C-11272 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.). |
| Material | GLASS CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp | 100000.0 MEGOHMS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CY15C271J | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MILC11272TYPECY15C271J | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-00-855-1841 is a Capacitor,fixed,glass Dielectric, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-072-8419. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-855-1841: Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 140.0 SINGLE SECTION; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Tolerance Range Per Section: -5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 20 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.