Resistor - Norway (NO)
Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5905
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5905
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Items Managed by Norway (NO) - NCB is 25
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NSN Format for Resistor
Codified by Norway
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NATO Supply Class 5905 is a classification for resistors within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to electrical and electronic equipment components.
Resistors are passive electronic components that are used to control the flow of electric current in a circuit. They are designed to have a specific resistance value, which determines the amount of current that can pass through them. Resistors are commonly used in various electronic devices and systems to limit current, divide voltage, and adjust signal levels.
In the context of NATO Supply Class 5905, resistors are categorized based on their specific characteristics, such as resistance value, power rating, tolerance, and construction type. This classification system helps to ensure standardization and compatibility of resistors used in military and defense applications within NATO member countries.
By organizing resistors into a specific supply class, it becomes easier for procurement officers and engineers to identify and select the appropriate resistors for their specific needs. This classification system also facilitates inventory management and logistics, as it provides a standardized framework for categorizing and tracking resistor components within the NATO supply chain.
Overall, NATO Supply Class 5905 plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability and compatibility of resistors used in electrical and electronic equipment components within NATO member countries, thereby supporting the efficient operation and maintenance of military and defense systems.
Includes Varistors; Resistive ballast Tubes; Rheostats; Resistor Networks; Resistor Mounting Hardware; Thermistors./
Excludes Resistance Wire./
Note-Mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. Excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws (Class 5305), bolts (Class 5306), studs (Class 5307), washers (Class 5310), rivets (Class 5320), and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in Group 59. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5905
- What is Federal Supply Class 5905?
- FSC 5905 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5905) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Resistor.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5905?
- NSC 5905 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5905 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Resistor.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5905 in?
- FSC 5905 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5905 in?
- NSC 5905 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5905
- What is an Adjustable Resistor? 49 Items
- An Adjustable Resistor (RESISTOR,ADJUSTABLE) is a resistor whose overall ohmic value is fixed; in addition, it has one or more movable terminals which are designed to be set and fixed prior to use, to include any desired value of resistance within the range of the complete resistor. The opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the material used and is manifest in the heat dissipated in the item itself.
- What is a Wire Wound Fixed Resistor? 362 Items
- A Wire Wound Fixed Resistor (RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND) is a resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of high resistance wire (or ribbon) either wound on an insulated form or constructed so as to be self supporting. Opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the resistance wire and is manifest by the heat dissipation in the resistor. Excludes SUPPRESSOR, IGNITION INTERFERENCE.
- What is a Composition Fixed Resistor? 547 Items
- A Composition Fixed Resistor (RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION) is a resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of a mixture of carbon, an insulating material, and suitable binders, either molded together or applied as a thin layer of conducting material on an insulated form. The opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the materials used and is manifest by the heat dissipation in the item itself. See also ATTENUATOR, FIXED; RESISTOR, FIXED, FILM; and RESISTOR, THERMAL. Excludes SUPPRESSOR, IGNITION INTERFERENCE.
- What is a Thermal Resistor? 79 Items
- A Thermal Resistor (RESISTOR,THERMAL) is a thermally sensitive resistor whose primary function is to exhibit a change in electrical resistance with a change in body temperature. Item may be mounted in a probe or housing. For ballast tube type resistors, see RESISTOR (1), CURRENT REGULATING. Excludes TRANSMITTER (1), TEMPERATURE, ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE and TEMPERATURE ELEMENT, RESISTANCE METEOROLOGICAL.
- What is a Resistor Assembly? 19 Items
- A Resistor Assembly is two or more individual fixed, variable, thermal, or adjustable resistors on a common mounting or mounted on each other. The resistors must be separable and each must be capable of functioning in accordance with its applicable item name. For variable resistors mounted in tandem with a common or dual concentric shaft, see RESISTOR, VARIABLE (as modified) and ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. For inseparable resistors permanently cased, sealed or potted together to form a multisection unit, see RESISTOR ASSORTMENT; RESISTOR SET, MATCHED; and items which have wire leads temporarily twisted together, or are otherwise physically attached solely for convenience in handling or shipping.
- What is a Film Fixed Resistor? 1594 Items
- A Film Fixed Resistor (RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM) is a resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of either a thin layer of conductive material, containing either binders or insulating materials, deposited on an insulated form; or an alloy of metal and ceramic materials, usually fused to an insulated form. Opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the materials used and is manifest by the heat dissipation in the resistor. See also ATTENUATOR, FIXED and RESISTOR, FIXED, COMPOSITION. Excludes carbon composition type resistors.
- What is a Voltage Sensitive Resistor? 51 Items
- A Voltage Sensitive Resistor (RESISTOR,VOLTAGE SENSITIVE) is a resistor specifically designed so that its ohms value decreases with increasing applied voltage over at least a portion of its rated ohmic range. See also ABSORBER, OVERVOLTAGE.
- What is a Matched Resistor Set? 19 Items
- A Matched Resistor Set (RESISTOR SET,MATCHED) is a grouping of two or more separate fixed resistors which, when connected in series or parallel, will produce a specified total resistance, or whose resistance values are equal to each other within a specified tolerance. For items which are connected as required for use, and/or which are mounted on a common mounting or on each other, see RESISTOR ASSEMBLY. Excludes NETWORK, IMPEDANCE MATCHING.
- What is a Film Fixed Resistor Network? 41 Items
- A Film Fixed Resistor Network (RESISTOR NETWORK,FIXED,FILM) is an arrangement of multiple fixed resistive elements or discrete resistors permanently encased, encapsulated, or potted together, to form an inseparable unit. The resistive elements, consisting of a thin layer of conductive material deposited on or fused to an insulating base, usually are electrically connected to each other and may be arranged in any circuit configuration. Excludes RESISTOR, FIXED (as modified); RESISTOR ASSEMBLY; RESISTOR NETWORK, FIXED-VARIABLE; and RESISTOR SET, MATCHED.
- What is a Wire Wound Fixed Resistor Network? 15 Items
- A Wire Wound Fixed Resistor Network (RESISTOR NETWORK,FIXED,WIRE WOUND) is an arrangement of multiple fixed resistive elements or discrete resistors permanently encased, encapsulated, or potted together, to form an inseparable unit. The resistive elements, consisting of high resistance wire (or ribbon), usually are electrically connected to each other and may be arranged in any circuit configuration. Excludes RESISTOR, FIXED (as modified); RESISTOR ASSEMBLY; RESISTOR NETWORK, FIXED-VARIABLE; and RESISTOR SET, MATCHED.
- What is an Inductive Wire Wound Fixed Resistor? 95 Items
- An Inductive Wire Wound Fixed Resistor (RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCTIVE) is a resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of high resistance wire (or ribbon) either wound on an insulated form or constructed so as to be self-supporting. The item must have inherent characteristics of inducing self-inductance. Opposition to current flow is an inherent property of the resistance wire and is manifested by the heat dissipation in the resistor. Exclut s SUPPRESSOR, IGNITION INTERFERENCE. See also RESISTOR (1), FIXED, WIRE WOUND, NONINDUCTIVE.
- What is a Nonprecision Nonwire Wound Variable Resistor? 282 Items
- A Nonprecision Nonwire Wound Variable Resistor (RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,NONPRECISION) is a resistor in which a sliding or rolling contact moves over an exposed area of the resistive element to change the ohmic value of the output. The functional tolerance (linearity), if given, of the output is greater than plus or minus 1 percent on linear outputs. Specified outputs such as sine, cosine, tangent, etc., shall be considered to be precision. For items having manually positioned taps designed to be set and fixed prior to use, see RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE. For items with step by step variation, see RHEOSTAT and RESISTOR, STEP BY STEP. For tandem-mounted items designed to function together as an attenuator (and rated accordingly), see ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. Excludes RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION; RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, NONWIRE WOUND PRECISION; and RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, PRECISION.
- What is a Nonprecision Wire Wound Variable Resistor? 249 Items
- A Nonprecision Wire Wound Variable Resistor (RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NONPRECISION) is a resistor in which a sliding or rolling contact moves over an exposed area of the resistive element to change the ohmic value of the output. The functional tolerance (linearity), if given, of the output is greater than plus of minus 1 percent on linear outputs. Specified outputs such as sine, cosine, tangent, etc., shall be considered to be precision. For items having manually positioned taps designed to be set and fixed prior to use, see RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE. For items with step by step variation, see RHEOSTAT and RESISTOR, STEP BY STEP. For tandem-mounted items designed to function together as an attenuator (and rated accordingly), see ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. Excludes RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, NONWIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION; RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, NONWIRE WOUND, PRECISION; and RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, PRECISION.
- What is a Precision Nonwire Wound Variable Resistor? 21 Items
- A Precision Nonwire Wound Variable Resistor (RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,PRECISION) is a resistor in which a sliding or rolling contact moves over an exposed area of the resistive element to change the ohmic value of the output. The finctional tolerance (linearity) of the output is equal to or less than plus or minus 1 percent on linear outputs. Specified outputs such as sine, cosine, tangent, etc., shall be considered to be precision. For items having manually postioned taps designed to be set and fixed prior to use, see RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE. For items with step by step variation, see REHOSTAT and RESISTOR, STEP BY STEP. For tandem-mounted items designed to function together as an attenuator (and rated accordingly), see ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. Excludes RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION; RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE NONWIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION; and RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, PRECISION.
- What is a Precision Wire Wound Variable Resistor? 20 Items
- A Precision Wire Wound Variable Resistor (RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRECISION) is a resistor in which a sliding or rolling contact moves over an exposed area of the resistive element to change the ohmic value of the output. The functional tolerance (linearity) of the output is equal to or less than plus or munus 1 percent on linear outputs. Specified outputs such as sine, cosine, tangent, etc., shall be considered to be precision. For items having manually positioned taps designed to be set and fixed prior to use, see RESISTOR, ADJUSTABLE, For items with step by step variation, see RHEOSTAT and RESISTOR, STEP BY STEP. For tandem-mounted items designed to function together as an attenuator (and rated accordingly), see ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. Excludes RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, NONWIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION; RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, NONWIRE WOUND, PRECISION; and RESISTOR (1), VARIABLE, WIRE WOUND, NONPRECISION.