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EL240 — CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC

✓ Government record, cited
— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

EL240: CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC.

The CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC is a the manufacturer cache protection component designed to preserve data integrity during power loss events in enterprise server and storage controller environments. Key specifications include body_style: W/TWIST TAB MTG, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END, body_length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_diameter: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN, reliability_indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED, nonderated_operating_temp: 0.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 60.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC, terminal_type_and_quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5910-00-552-0537, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
MRO→ MRO_GENERAL→ EL240
NSN: 5910-00-552-0537
FSC: 5910 — Capacitors
CAGE: 56289 — SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO WORLD HQS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleW/TWIST TAB MTG, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END
body_length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_diameter1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
section_quantity2
reliability_indicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
nonderated_operating_temp0.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 60.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
terminal_type_and_quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
schematic_diagram_designatorELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE
capacitance_value_per_section40.000 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 40.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
nonderated_continuous_voltage_rating_and_type_per_section450.0 DC 1ST SECTION AND 450.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
NSN5910-00-552-0537
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC TITLE COMPONENT PN EL240 MFR CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTR
KEY FEATURES
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BODY DIAMETER: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY STYLE: W/TWIST TAB MTG, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END
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NONDERATED OPERATING TEMP: 0.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 60.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
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SECTION QUANTITY: 2
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NONDERATED CONTINUOUS VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE PER SECTION: 450.0 DC 1ST SECTION AND 450.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATOR: ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE
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BODY LENGTH: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CAPACITANCE VALUE PER SECTION: 40.000 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 40.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
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
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BODY DIAMETER1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLEW/TWIST TAB MTG, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END
NONDERATED OPERATING TEMP0.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 60.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
SECTION QUANTITY2
NONDERATED CONTINUOUS VOLTAGE RATING AND TYPE PER SECTION450.0 DC 1ST SECTION AND 450.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATORELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE
BODY LENGTH3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CAPACITANCE VALUE PER SECTION40.000 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 40.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
RELIABILITY INDICATORNOT ESTABLISHED
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5910 — Capacitors
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5910-00-000-1038 5910-00-000-1049 5910-00-000-1080 5910-00-000-6838 5910-00-001-1913 5910-00-001-2576 5910-00-001-2577 5910-00-001-2578
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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What is EL240?
EL240 is a CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What is the NSN for EL240?
EL240 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5910-00-552-0537. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.