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23557Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper

Basler Electric Co · NSN 5910-01-216-1852 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-216-1852 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-216-1852. Primary manufacturer part number: 23557.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper — FSC 5910
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Terminal Length: 1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp: 300000.0 MEGOHMS
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 1.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-216-1852, 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 Basler Electric Co. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 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
NSN5910-01-216-1852
Primary Part Number23557
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBasler Electric Co
StatusACTIVE
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Terminal Length1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp300000.0 MEGOHMS
Capacitance Value Per Section1.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Body Length1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.780 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section400.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Diameter0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-83421/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent0.1500
Case Insulation MaterialPLASTIC
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp3000000.0 MEGOHMS
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-83421 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.).
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Mil-Std-1276 Wire Lead Type DesignatorC
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent0.0010
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4820-00-036-3858DPM18-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3120-00-231-690723557 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4820-00-499-960523557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Poppet,shuttle
B E Aerospace Inc Services Div
5950-00-647-818123557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
6610-01-296-088010450-31875 INTERCHANGEABLE
Altimeter,pressure
Aerosonic Llc
4810-01-497-5338 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,linear,directional Control
4810-01-497-5343 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,solenoid
4810-01-497-5785 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stem,fluid Valve
4810-01-497-5791 INTERCHANGEABLE
Slide,directional Control Linear
4810-01-497-5798 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston,valve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
23557 Basler Electric Co (USA)
M83421/01-0243M Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-83421/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-83421/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421/01-5243S Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4820-00-036-3858INTERCHANGEABLE
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DPM18-2
3120-00-231-6907INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER,LINEAR-ROTARY MOTION
23557
4820-00-499-9605INTERCHANGEABLE
POPPET,SHUTTLE
23557
5950-00-647-8181INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
23557
6610-01-296-0880INTERCHANGEABLE
ALTIMETER,PRESSURE
10450-31875
4810-01-497-5338INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
4810-01-497-5343INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SOLENOID
4810-01-497-5785INTERCHANGEABLE
STEM,FLUID VALVE
4810-01-497-5791INTERCHANGEABLE
SLIDE,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LINEAR
4810-01-497-5798INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,VALVE
5365-01-498-2637INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
5365-01-498-2716INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,MACHINE THREAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-216-1852?

NSN 5910-01-216-1852 is a Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper, manufactured by Basler Electric Co, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-216-1852?

NSN 5910-01-216-1852 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 23557 (Basler Electric Co), M83421/01-0243M (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-83421/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-83421/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M83421/01-5243S (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-216-1852?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-216-1852: 4820-00-036-3858, 3120-00-231-6907, 4820-00-499-9605 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23557?

Key specifications for 23557: Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Terminal Length: 1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S). 21 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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