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MIL-PRF-83421/1Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-245-5265 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-245-5265 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-245-5265. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-83421/1.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent: 0.001
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tolerance Range Per Section: -1.00 TO 1.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 6.800 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-245-5265, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5910-01-245-5265
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-83421/1
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent0.001
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Body Length1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Value Per Section6.800 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Body Diameter0.670 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent0.150
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.).
Terminal Length1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp300000.0 MEGOHMS
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp3000000.0 MEGOHMS
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-83421/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Case Insulation MaterialPLASTIC
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Terminal Diameter0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-01-111-1091 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-132-8542 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-196-9386 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-197-2564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-230-9651 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-233-9147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-252-4316 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-256-2643 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-258-1378 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5910-01-274-6909 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-83421/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421/01-2339S Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421-01-2339P 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
M83421/01-2339R Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC83421-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-83421 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5910-01-111-1091INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-132-8542INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-196-9386INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-197-2564INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-230-9651INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-233-9147INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-252-4316INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-256-2643INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-258-1378INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-274-6909INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-274-6917INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-274-6921INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-245-5265?

NSN 5910-01-245-5265 is a Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-245-5265?

NSN 5910-01-245-5265 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-83421/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M83421/01-2339S (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M83421-01-2339P (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), M83421/01-2339R (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-01-245-5265?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-245-5265: 5910-01-111-1091, 5910-01-132-8542, 5910-01-196-9386 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-83421/1?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-83421/1: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD; Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent: 0.001; Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION; Body Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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