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59C852603Microphone Element

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms · NSN 5965-00-617-4906 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-617-4906 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-617-4906. Primary manufacturer part number: 59C852603.
Features
  • Microphone Element — FSC 5965
  • Impedance Rating: 175.0 OHMS NOMINAL
  • Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +200.0 TO 4000.0
  • Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED
  • Output Sensitivity Rating Reference: 1 VOLT PER MICROBAR
  • Polarity Connection: NOT REQUIRED
  • Diameter: 2.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Height: 0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-617-4906, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-617-4906
Primary Part Number59C852603
Item NameMicrophone Element
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms
StatusACTIVE
Impedance Rating175.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Frequency Response Range in Hertz+200.0 TO 4000.0
Sound Pickup Directional TypeNOT RATED
Output Sensitivity Rating Reference1 VOLT PER MICROBAR
Polarity ConnectionNOT REQUIRED
Diameter2.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Height0.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Element TypeDYNAMIC
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels-74.0
Body StyleROUND SHAPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
59C852603 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
16-300 Turner Div of Conrac Corp (USA)
59C852603 Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-617-4906?

NSN 5965-00-617-4906 is a Microphone Element, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-617-4906?

NSN 5965-00-617-4906 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 59C852603 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms), 16-300 (Turner Div of Conrac Corp), 59C852603 (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group).

What NSN replaces 5965-00-617-4906?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5965-00-617-4906: 2520-00-019-0573, 5935-00-080-4190, 5120-00-090-4427 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 59C852603?

Key specifications for 59C852603: Impedance Rating: 175.0 OHMS NOMINAL; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +200.0 TO 4000.0; Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED; Output Sensitivity Rating Reference: 1 VOLT PER MICROBAR. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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