The Absorber,overvoltage, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-178-4401, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-178-4401 |
| Item Name | Absorber,overvoltage |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Current Type | AC AND DC |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | WIRE LEAD TERMINAL(S) |
| Polarization Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Voltage in Volts | 9.4 |
| Hermetic Protection | NOT PROVIDED |
| Protective Covering Type | CASE |
| Shunt Capacitor | NOT INCLUDED |
| Material | PLASTIC COVERING |
| Current Rating in Amps | 10.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 0N270622 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| GHV-14 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Semiconductor Industries Inc |
NSN 5920-01-178-4401 is a Absorber,overvoltage, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5920-01-178-4401: Terminal Quantity: 2; Current Type: AC AND DC; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM 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.