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240-38Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Anritsu Company · NSN 5910-01-303-2945 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-303-2945 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-303-2945. Primary manufacturer part number: 240-38.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.8 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 FLANGE
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Diameter: 0.185 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Adjustment Device Torque: 0.200 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.008 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Metal Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-303-2945, 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 Anritsu Company. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-303-2945
Primary Part Number240-38
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAnritsu Company
StatusACTIVE
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.8 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity1 FLANGE
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Diameter0.185 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Torque0.200 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Thickness0.008 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialMETAL BASE
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 TERMINAL
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius3000.0
Adjustment Device Rotation16.0 TURNS NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-75.0 TO 75.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter0.118 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Body Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
27295 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
240-38 PRIMARY Anritsu Company (USA)
240-38 Wiltron Co (USA)
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5360-00-200-3505INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,EXTENSION
5228886
5133-00-266-9469INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
4820-00-287-3533INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
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CONTROL BOX ASSY,DO
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BRACKET,FIRE DETECT
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MUFFLER,EXHAUST
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SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
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3120-01-190-4015INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
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PARTS KIT,SEAL REPLACEMENT,MECHA
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GEAR OPERATOR,VALVE
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VALVE,CHECK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-303-2945?

NSN 5910-01-303-2945 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Anritsu Company, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-303-2945?

NSN 5910-01-303-2945 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 27295 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing), 240-38 (Anritsu Company), 240-38 (Wiltron Co).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-303-2945?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-303-2945: 5905-00-106-1246, 5360-00-200-3505, 5133-00-266-9469 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 240-38?

Key specifications for 240-38: Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.8 TO 8.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 FLANGE; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION. 20 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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