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189-3Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Viking Technologies, Ltd. · NSN 5910-00-943-0024 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-943-0024 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-943-0024. Primary manufacturer part number: 189-3.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Length: 0.272 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.352 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Terminal Location: ADJUSTMENT CONTROL END PERPENDICULAR
  • Plate Quantity: 8
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Steatite Enclosure construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-943-0024, 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 Viking Technologies, Ltd.. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-943-0024
Primary Part Number189-3
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerViking Technologies, Ltd.
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.272 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.352 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Adjustment Device Torque2.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal LocationADJUSTMENT CONTROL END PERPENDICULAR
Plate Quantity8
Plate Air Gap0.010 INCHES IN
Precious Material and LocationTERMIANL SURFACES SILVER
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.54 TO 8.90 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialSTEATITE ENCLOSURE
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type750.0 DC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Shaft Length0.281 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Shaft Diameter0.082 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Body Length0.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius50000.0 MEGOHMS
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Precious MaterialSILVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
255036-3 Raytheon Company (USA)
189-3 PRIMARY Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
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PAPER,PHOTOGRAPHIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-943-0024?

NSN 5910-00-943-0024 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Viking Technologies, Ltd., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-943-0024?

NSN 5910-00-943-0024 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 255036-3 (Raytheon Company), 189-3 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-943-0024?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-943-0024: 5310-00-222-7234, 4820-00-314-7004, 6920-00-679-0442 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 189-3?

Key specifications for 189-3: Terminal Length: 0.272 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.352 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Adjustment Device Torque: 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN. 30 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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