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161506-101Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems · NSN 5910-01-037-1716 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-037-1716 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-037-1716. Primary manufacturer part number: 161506-101.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Overall Diameter: 0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length: 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-037-1716, 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 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-037-1716
Primary Part Number161506-101
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Adjustment Device Rotation3.0 TURNS MINIMUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Body StylePISTON
Body Length0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius4000.0
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity2 RIBBON
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.3 TO 1.2 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque0.100 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5136-00-197-95587261 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
161506-101 PRIMARY Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
7261 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
JMC7261 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5136-00-197-9558INTERCHANGEABLE
DIE,RETHREADING
7261
2010-00-564-6989INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTENSION STEM,VALVE
5995-00-957-4162INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
548-7434-003
5940-01-172-7915INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
728021
5360-01-178-1731INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
4810-01-475-2146INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,SOLENOID VALVE
7261
6680-01-538-2934INTERCHANGEABLE
ACCELEROMETER,ELECTRICAL,LINEAR
7261

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-037-1716?

NSN 5910-01-037-1716 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-037-1716?

NSN 5910-01-037-1716 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 161506-101 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems), 7261 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), JMC7261 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-037-1716?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5910-01-037-1716: 5136-00-197-9558, 2010-00-564-6989, 5995-00-957-4162 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 161506-101?

Key specifications for 161506-101: Overall Diameter: 0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 50.0 SINGLE SECTION; Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length: 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 19 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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