The Transformer,pulse, cataloged under National Stock Number 5950-00-016-0404, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5950 (Coils and Transformers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Magnetika Inc. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5950-00-016-0404 |
| Primary Part Number | ED-256 |
| Item Name | Transformer,pulse |
| FSC / FSG | 5950 / 59 — Coils and Transformers |
| Manufacturer | Magnetika Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL SINGLE GROUP |
| Pulse Repetition Rate | 5000.0 KILOHERTZ SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Winding Function and Quantity | 1 PRIMARY AND 1 SECONDARY SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 75.0 NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 75.0 NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE SECONDARY |
| Maximum Operating Temp | 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 5.000 SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 5.000 SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE SECONDARY |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Primary to Secondary Turn Ratio | 1 TO 1 SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ED-256 PRIMARY | Magnetika Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ED-256 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5950-00-016-0404 is a Transformer,pulse, manufactured by Magnetika Inc, classified under FSC 5950, Coils and Transformers. Status: active.
NSN 5950-00-016-0404 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ED-256 (Magnetika Inc).
Key specifications for ED-256: Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Outside Diameter: 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL SINGLE GROUP; Pulse Repetition Rate: 5000.0 KILOHERTZ SINGLE COMPONENT. 14 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.