The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-259-0890, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Illinois Capacitor, Inc.. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-259-0890 |
| Primary Part Number | 686TTA016M |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | Illinois Capacitor, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -40.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Anode Type | PLAIN FOIL |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 16.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Case Insulation Material | PLASTIC |
| Body Length | 0.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent | 13.000 |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 68.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | ALUMINUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| DC Leakage at Reference Temp | 0.400 MICROAMPERES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 686TTA016M PRIMARY | Illinois Capacitor, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 686TTA016M | 5/9 Secondary reference Illinois Capacitor Inc |
| CLE-A68UF16V | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Multi Products Intl/capar |
| 07-10590-0A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Ballantine Laboratories Inc |
| CLE-A68M16VM | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Multi Products Intl/capar |
NSN 5910-01-259-0890 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, manufactured by Illinois Capacitor, Inc., classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
NSN 5910-01-259-0890 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 686TTA016M (Illinois Capacitor, Inc.).
Key specifications for 686TTA016M: Body Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Diameter: 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS; Tolerance Range Per Section: -20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION. 19 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.