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MIL-PRF-81/6Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-359-8211 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-359-8211 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-359-8211. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-81/6.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-81/6 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 50.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +2.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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.).
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Enclosure construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-359-8211, 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 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-359-8211
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-81/6
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
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-81/6 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type50.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+2.0 TO 5.0 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.).
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10000.0 MEGOHMS
Terminal Thickness0.008 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Adjustment Device Torque0.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 3.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Height0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.50 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialCERAMIC ENCLOSURE
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
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
MaterialSTEATITE BASE
Body StyleROTARY
Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent0.2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5910-00-123-998619P236902 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
Herley Chicago Dba Stewart Warner Electronics
5910-01-019-5409 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-033-2103 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-033-2104 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-044-3690 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-050-8451528-000-F-6.0-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Tusonix, Llc
5910-01-051-8336 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-056-3655 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-118-0439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
5910-01-177-1085 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-81/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-81/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CV36A050 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
518-002A2.0-5 Tusonix, Llc (USA)
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5910-01-019-5409INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-033-2103INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-033-2104INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-044-3690INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-050-8451INTERCHANGEABLE
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528-000-F-6.0-25
5910-01-051-8336INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-056-3655INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-118-0439INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-01-177-1085INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-359-8211?

NSN 5910-01-359-8211 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 5910-01-359-8211?

NSN 5910-01-359-8211 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-81/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-81/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CV36A050 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 518-002A2.0-5 (Tusonix, Llc).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-359-8211?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5910-01-359-8211: 5910-00-123-9986, 5910-01-019-5409, 5910-01-033-2103 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-81/6?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-81/6: Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-81/6 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 50.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 24 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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