The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-012-8940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5910-01-012-8940 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.024 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -40.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 1.485 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Anode Type | PLAIN FOIL |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 16.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Case Insulation Material | PLASTIC |
| Body Length | 0.637 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 100.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | ALUMINUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 974-10F | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Instrument Corp Corporate Headquarters |
| 1-012-2014 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Dotronix Inc Boulder Opn |
NSN 5910-01-012-8940 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-034-2831. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-012-8940: Body Diameter: 0.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Diameter: 0.024 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS; Nonderated Operating Temp: -40.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 16 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.