The Connector,receptacle,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-01-421-4821, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (Connectors, Electrical) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Dictaphone Corporation. Government technical data includes 15 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 | 5935-01-421-4821 |
| Primary Part Number | 400872 |
| Item Name | Connector,receptacle,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5935 / 59 — Connectors, Electrical |
| Manufacturer | Dictaphone Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps | 5.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING |
| Connector Locking Method | FRICTION |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR SHAPE |
| Terminal Type | PRINTED CIRCUIT SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING |
| Mating End Quantity | 1 |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Contact Position Arrangement Style | 30 SINGLE MATING END |
| Supplementary Features | MOUNTING METHOD - UNTHREADED HOLE |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.128 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 2.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Included Contact Quantity | 30 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING |
| Included Contact Type | BIFURCATED SPRING SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFAQCE GOLD |
| Insert Material | PLASTIC POLYESTER GLASS FILLED SINGLE MATING END |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 400872 PRIMARY | Dictaphone Corporation (USA) |
| EB83-C15SGFX | Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5935-01-421-4821 is a Connector,receptacle,electrical, manufactured by Dictaphone Corporation, classified under FSC 5935, Connectors, Electrical. Status: active.
NSN 5935-01-421-4821 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 400872 (Dictaphone Corporation), EB83-C15SGFX (Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1680-01-562-5059. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 400872: Overall Height: 0.458 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Maximum Current Rating in Amps: 5.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Connector Locking Method: FRICTION; Body Style: RECTANGULAR SHAPE. 15 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.