The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-255-8285, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-255-8285 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -450.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | ROTARY |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.335 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.110 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +2.5 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.315 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | CIRCUMFERENCE ON END OPPOSITE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL PERPENDICULAR |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.500 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 500.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| GKB20000 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| GKB20000 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. |
NSN 5910-01-255-8285 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-255-8285: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 TERMINAL; Overall Height: 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED. 17 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.