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C21540 — CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI

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C21540: CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI.

CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI. Key specifications include body_style: PISTON, body_length: 0.265 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.296 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, inclosure_type: ENCASED, overall_length: 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, terminal_length: 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_diameter: 0.203 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.234 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 3416-01-159-6254, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
C21540
NSN: 3416-01-159-6254
FSC: 3416 — Lathes
CAGE: 54863 — PHOENIX, INC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_stylePISTON
body_length0.265 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.296 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
inclosure_typeENCASED
overall_length0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
terminal_length0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_diameter0.203 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.234 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
special_featuresPOWDER
precious_materialGOLD
tuning_characteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
primary_container_typeBAG
secondary_container_typeCASE
nonderated_operating_temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
NSN3416-01-159-6254
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI TITLE COMPONENT PN C21540 MFR CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • RAID cache protection during power loss events
  • Write-back cache enablement for storage controllers
  • Enterprise server data integrity assurance
  • Hot-swap battery/capacitor replacement in production
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
AP14Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — stock exhausted; no further procurementNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is C21540?
C21540 is a CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI.
What parts can replace C21540?
There is 1 known substitute for C21540: AP14. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for C21540?
C21540 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 3416-01-159-6254. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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