The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-070-8843, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Littelfuse, Inc.. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5920-01-070-8843 |
| Primary Part Number | 278-600 |
| Item Name | Fuse,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Littelfuse, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Continuous Current Rating in Amps | 0.600 |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PLUG-IN TYPE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.235 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Interruption Indicator Method | OPAQUE BODY |
| Features Provided | NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT |
| Body Length | 0.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | SOLDER TERMINAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type | NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2646611940 | Thales Avs France SAS (FRA) |
| 278-600 PRIMARY | Littelfuse, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5920-01-070-8843 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Littelfuse, Inc., classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-01-070-8843 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2646611940 (Thales Avs France SAS), 278-600 (Littelfuse, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-493-1968. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 278-600: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 0.600; Terminal Diameter: 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PLUG-IN TYPE; Overall Diameter: 0.235 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.