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MILC83421Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-274-6917 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-274-6917 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-274-6917. Primary manufacturer part number: MILC83421.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper — FSC 5910
  • Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent: 0.0010
  • Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
  • Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-83421/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-274-6917, 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 10 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-274-6917
Primary Part NumberMILC83421
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
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent0.0010
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-83421/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Capacitance Value Per Section0.082 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp3000000.0 MEGOHMS
Body Length0.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Diameter0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.223 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent0.1500
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp300000.0 MEGOHMS
Case Insulation MaterialPLASTIC
Terminal Length1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN
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.).
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
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
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5910-01-197-2564 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-230-9651 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-233-9147 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-245-5265 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-252-4316 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-256-2643 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-258-1378 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILC83421 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-83421/06 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
M83421/01-2164R Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421/01-7165M Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421-01-2164M Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421/06-2164S Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-83421/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M39022/09-E140L Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M83421/01-2164S 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
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5910-01-196-9386INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-197-2564INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-230-9651INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-233-9147INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-245-5265INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-252-4316INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-256-2643INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5910-01-258-1378INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-274-6909INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-274-6921INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-274-6917?

NSN 5910-01-274-6917 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-274-6917?

NSN 5910-01-274-6917 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: MILC83421 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-83421/06 (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), M83421/01-2164R (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M83421/01-7165M (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-01-274-6917?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-274-6917: 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 MILC83421?

Key specifications for MILC83421: Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent: 0.0010; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS; Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 100.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Schematic Diagram Designator: NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S). 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-01-274-6917 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-01-274-6917 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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