The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-375-9242, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-375-9242 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -1500.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | ROTARY |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +8.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -900.0 TO 900.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.005 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-C-81/10 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Dissipation Factor at 25 Deg Celsius in Percent | 0.2 |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SQUARE HOLE |
| 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.). |
| Material | METAL BASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 200.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-C-81/10 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CV99Q500 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-81/10 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-375-9242 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-513-8287. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-375-9242: Body Diameter: 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED. 22 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.