The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-281-3987, 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17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5910-01-281-3987 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.196 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 100.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Body Style | ROTARY |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10.0 GIGOHMS |
| Capacitance Change in Percent at Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius | -4.50 TO 2.00 MINIMUM AND -2.50 TO 2.00 MAXIMUM SINGLE SECTION |
| Adjustment Device Rotation | 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE OR 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 0.202 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +2.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Height | 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.300 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Material | CERAMIC BASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 513-010-A2-10 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Erie Specialty Products Inc |
| 513-010A2-10PF | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Tusonix, Llc |
NSN 5910-01-281-3987 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-281-3987: Body Diameter: 0.196 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 100.0 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.