The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-503-2862, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) 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11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-00-503-2862 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Actuating Force | 5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Body Width | 0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Release Force | 1.4 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.088 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.020 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.007 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.003 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 AC AND 30.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 4.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| E4-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| G231215 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lucent Technologies Inc Advanced Technology Systems |
NSN 5930-00-503-2862 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8040-01-653-5412. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-503-2862: Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Actuating Force: 5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ; Body Width: 0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.