518-000A 3.5-20P

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

5910 Capacitors

National Stock Number

5910-00-013-9659

Item Name Code

00721

Assigment Date

05/03/1968 (58 years ago)

A capacitor whose capacitance value is controlled by a mechanical means which effects a continuous variation of its capacitance. It includes items consisting of two or more variable capacitors which are inseparable.

0.035 inches maximum single shaft shaft length, 0.160 inches maximum overall height, 0.095 inches maximum single shaft shaft diameter, rotary body style, 0.406 inches nominal overall diameter

Product Characteristics

Below you’ll find the complete technical specifications and performance data for this part, including material details and compliance information.

Body Style: rotary
Overall Height: 0.160 inches maximum
Shaft Diameter: 0.095 inches maximum single shaft
Shaft Length: 0.035 inches maximum single shaft
Overall Diameter: 0.406 inches nominal
Temp Coefficient Of Capacitance In Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 single section
Center To Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel To Diameter: 0.210 inches maximum
Quality Factor At 25 Deg Celsius: 200.0
Inclosure Type: encapsulated
Adjustment Device Torque: 0.500 inch-ounces minimum and 3.000 inch-ounces maximum
Insulation Dc Resistance At 25 Deg Celsius: 1.0 gigohms
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity: 2 terminal
Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 celsius minimum and 85.0 celsius maximum
Shaft Type: round, slotted single shaft
Capacitance Range In Picofarads: +3.5 to 20.0 single section
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type: 100.0 dc continuous single section
Capacitance Change In Percent At Operating Temp From 25 Deg Celsius: -4.50 to 2.00 minimum and -4.20 to 3.40 maximum single section
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Quantity: 1 shaft
Capacitance Drift In Picofarads: 0.50 single section
Terminal Type And Quantity: 2 tab, solder lug

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-013-9659?

The FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-013-9659 is 5910

Does the NSN 5910-00-013-9659 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8532300090

Does NSN 5910-00-013-9659 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 5910-00-013-9659 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 5910-00-013-9659 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5910-00-013-9659 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 58 years ago, on Fri, May 3, 1968