The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-385-7859, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5910-01-385-7859 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 1000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 0.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.4 TO 2.5 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | ONE SIDE BENT FORWARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 148959-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| R27283 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-385-7859 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-597-8749. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-385-7859: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 1000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION. 11 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.