The Transformer,discriminator, cataloged under National Stock Number 5950-00-240-4580, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5950 (Coils and Transformers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5950-00-240-4580 |
| Primary Part Number | 050-400495 |
| Item Name | Transformer,discriminator |
| FSC / FSG | 5950 / 59 — Coils and Transformers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 SINGLE GROUP |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE GROUP |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type | SLOTTED SCREW SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Body Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 3.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Method and Quantity | 1 ADJUSTABLE CAPACITOR SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Winding Function and Quantity | 1 PRIMARY AND 1 SECONDARY SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SINGLE GROUP IN |
| Body Length | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Frequency Rating | 48.0 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 52.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE COMPONENT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE GROUP |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE GROUP |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 050-400495 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA) |
| SC-B-34259 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA) |
| 50-495 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 70-2-68C | 5/9 Secondary reference Barker & Williamson |
| SC-B-34259 | 5/9 Secondary reference Barker & Williamson |
| D171493 | 5/9 Secondary reference At and T Corp |
| 70-2-68C | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson |
| D171493 | 5/9 Secondary reference Siemens Water Technologies Corp. Div Wallace & Tiernan Products |
| SC-B-34259 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson |
| SCB34259 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| D171493 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
NSN 5950-00-240-4580 is a Transformer,discriminator, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple, classified under FSC 5950, Coils and Transformers. Status: active.
NSN 5950-00-240-4580 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 050-400495 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), SC-B-34259 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), 50-495 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-147-5106, 1680-01-355-4204, 9999-01-690-4641. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 050-400495: Mounting Facility Quantity: 2 SINGLE GROUP; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE GROUP; Adjustment Device Drive Type: SLOTTED SCREW SINGLE COMPONENT. 16 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.