The Absorber,overvoltage, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-078-3780, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5920-01-078-3780 |
| Item Name | Absorber,overvoltage |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Mounting Method | CUTOUT BRACKET |
| Polarization Feature | INCLUDED |
| Voltage in Volts | 5.0 AND 32.0 |
| Mounting Configuration | ONE BRACKET FASTENED BY SCREWS TO LOWER LEFT SIDE OF REAR END |
| Shunt Capacitor | NOT INCLUDED |
| Current Rating in Amps | 0.008 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| OVP-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Elpac Electronics Inc Elpac Power Systems Div |
| 11-13423 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Imlac Corp |
NSN 5920-01-078-3780 is a Absorber,overvoltage, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-524-0309. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5920-01-078-3780: Overall Height: 0.690 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Quantity: 2; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Mounting Method: CUTOUT BRACKET. 8 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.