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MIL-PRF-81/9Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-256-3130 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-256-3130 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-256-3130. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-81/9.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Length: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Height: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL
  • Body Style: ROTARY
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-81/9 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter: 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Location: END OPPOSITE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL PERPENDICULAR
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-256-3130, 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 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-256-3130
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-81/9
Item NameCapacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
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 Length0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Body StyleROTARY
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-81/9 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationEND OPPOSITE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL PERPENDICULAR
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10000.0 MEGOHMS
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SQUARE HOLE
Terminal Thickness0.004 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-600.0 TO 600.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-81 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 Type and Quantity2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque0.050 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Body Diameter0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+2.5 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent0.2
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5910-01-246-96499626 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Knowles Cazenovia Inc.
5910-01-276-8939 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-282-7588 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-331-3168 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-392-3567 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-81/9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-81/9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CV98H100 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5910-01-246-9649INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
9626
5910-01-276-8939INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-01-282-7588INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-01-331-3168INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE
5910-01-392-3567INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,CERAMIC DIELE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-256-3130?

NSN 5910-01-256-3130 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, 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 5910-01-256-3130?

NSN 5910-01-256-3130 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-81/9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-81/9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CV98H100 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-256-3130?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5910-01-256-3130: 5910-01-246-9649, 5910-01-276-8939, 5910-01-282-7588 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-81/9?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-81/9: Terminal Length: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Body Style: ROTARY. 23 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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