538317-21

Mica Dielectric Fixed Capacitor

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538317-21
Federal Supply Group
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Classification
5910 Capacitors
National Stock Number
5910-01-059-2477
Item Name Code
00005
Assigment Date
04/09/1978 (48 years ago)

A capacitor, whose capacitance value cannot be adjusted or varied, having natural sheet mica or reconstituted flaked mica formed into sheets as the dielectric material. It may be a single unit, or consist of two or more fixed units which cannot be separated.

established reliability indicator, 0.400 inches minimum and 0.450 inches maximum body length, w/o mtg facilities terminal(s) on one surface body style, 1.000 inches minimum terminal length, 0.0100 reliability failure rate level in percent

Characteristics

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Body Style
w/o mtg facilities terminal(s) on one surface
Reliability Indicator
established
Reliability Failure Rate Level In Percent
0.0100
Terminal Length
1.000 inches minimum
Body Length
0.400 inches minimum and 0.450 inches maximum
Body Width
0.360 inches maximum
Body Height
0.090 inches minimum and 0.170 inches maximum
Center To Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel To Length
0.225 inches nominal
Terminal Diameter
0.025 inches nominal
Schematic Diagram Designator
no common or grounded electrode(s)
Insulation Resistance At Maximum Operating Temp
5000.0 megohms
Capacitance Value Per Section
56.000 picofarads single section
Nonderated Operating Temp
-55.0 celsius minimum and 150.0 celsius maximum
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating And Type Per Section
500.0 dc single section
Temp Coefficient Of Capacitance Range Per Section In Ppm Per Deg Celsius
-20.0 to 100.0 single section
Tolerance Range Per Section
-2.00 to 2.00 percent single section
Insulation Resistance At Reference Temp
100000.0 megohms
Dissipation Factor At Reference Temp In Percent
0.0010
Terminal Surface Treatment
solder
Material
plastic case
Test Data Document
"81349-mil-c-39001 specification (includes engineering type bulletins, brochures,etc., that reflect specification type data in specification format; excludes commercial catalogs, industry directories, and similar trade publications, reflecting general type data on certain environmental and performance requirements and test conditions that are shown as "typical", "average", "nominal", etc.)."
Terminal Type And Quantity
2 uninsulated wire lead
Specification/Standard Data
81349-mil-c-39001/5 government specification

Classification Data

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Type of Item Identification
4 - Partial descriptive item identification (type 1 concept)
Automatic Data Processing Point
0 - Represents items with no adp components
Demilitarization
A - 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.
Criticality
X - The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Federal Item Identification Guide
A010B0
Precious Metals Indicator
A - Item does not contain precious metal.
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000005
Hazardous Material Indicator
P - 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.
Schedule B Code
8532290020

Freight Information

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Major Organizational Entity
TX
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
061400
National Motor Freight Classification Sub-Item Number
X
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
34450
National Motor Freight Class Rating
P - 77.5
Water Commodity
72D - Communications/electronics, other than sigint/ew or comsec repair parts and components
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Special Hand
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity
HZ -
National Motor Freight Description
condensers/parts noi/capacitors

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5910-01-059-2477?
The FSCG of the NSN 5910-01-059-2477 is 5910
Does the NSN 5910-01-059-2477 have a Schedule B code assigned?
Yes, the Schedule B code is 8532290020
Does NSN 5910-01-059-2477 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 5910-01-059-2477 contain precious materials?
Item does not contain precious metal.
Does NSN 5910-01-059-2477 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 5910-01-059-2477 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 48 years ago, on Sun, Apr 9, 1978

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