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3957Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing · NSN 5910-00-954-0522 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-954-0522 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-954-0522. Primary manufacturer part number: 3957.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 64
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TURRET
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-954-0522, 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 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-954-0522
Primary Part Number3957
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKnowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Thread Quantity Per Inch64
Terminal Type and Quantity1 TURRET
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Test Data Document00724-11-00273-002 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.8 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Bushing ShapeROUND
Nominal Thread Size0.234 INCHES IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius5000.0
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Bushing Diameter0.234 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing Length0.203 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.109 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Thread Class2A A
Body Length0.296 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius1000.0 GIGOHMS
Overall Diameter0.275 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5930-00-075-2308 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch Section,rotary
4730-00-196-2055A733S-25CFB INTERCHANGEABLE
Nipple,pipe
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
5305-00-335-4473 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt
3419-00-367-8591CMI003957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insert,saw Guide
Doall Baltimore Company
4030-00-424-38845202 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,line,sliding Grip
Joslyn Corp
5950-00-930-1090SM-D-447801 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5995-01-024-50043957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lead Assembly,electrical
Fluke Electronics Corp
5940-01-418-33353957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,quick Disconnect
Endries Intl Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3957 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
JMC3957 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
R5202 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
11-00273-002 Raytheon Company (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-075-2308INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH SECTION,ROTARY
4730-00-196-2055INTERCHANGEABLE
NIPPLE,PIPE
A733S-25CFB
5305-00-335-4473INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT
3419-00-367-8591INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERT,SAW GUIDE
CMI003957
4030-00-424-3884INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LINE,SLIDING GRIP
5202
5950-00-930-1090INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
SM-D-447801
5995-01-024-5004INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAD ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL
3957
5940-01-418-3335INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,QUICK DISCONNECT
3957

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-954-0522?

NSN 5910-00-954-0522 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-954-0522?

NSN 5910-00-954-0522 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 3957 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), JMC3957 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), R5202 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), 11-00273-002 (Raytheon Company).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-954-0522?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5910-00-954-0522: 5930-00-075-2308, 4730-00-196-2055, 5305-00-335-4473 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3957?

Key specifications for 3957: Thread Quantity Per Inch: 64; Overall Length: 0.499 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TURRET; Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 26 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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