Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware
Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5998
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5998
Group Description: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59
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Excludes circuit card and electronic component assemblies which can be identified to a more definitive Approved Item Name.
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 5998
- What is Federal Supply Class 5998?
- FSC 5998 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5998) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5998?
- NSC 5998 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5998 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5998 in?
- FSC 5998 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5998 in?
- NSC 5998 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5998
- What is an Electronic Equipment Installation Kit? 11 Items
- An Electronic Equipment Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is items to include brackets, cables, and miscellaneous hardware used to provide a rapid installation and/or removal of electronic equipment, communication equipment and the like. For items consisting solely of assorted hand tools, see TOOL KIT (as modified). For items consisting solely of common and/or specially designed hardware specifically designed to secure electronic equipment, see HARDWARE KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
- What is an Electronic Components Assembly? 29516 Items
- An Electronic Components Assembly is a grouping of two or more different types of electrical/electronic components mounted on a common mounting. It may include an assembly of electrical/electronic components mounted on multiple PRINTED WIRING BOARD(S) mounted back to back, stacked, and the like. The item is generally a component of a subassembly and cannot be assigned a more definite item name. Excludes items which may be identified as a subassembly. For an assembly of electrical/electronic components mounted on a single PRINTED WIRING BOARD, see CIRCUIT CARD ASSEEMBLY. Do not use if a more specific name applies.
- What is an Electrical Patchboard? 723 Items
- An Electrical Patchboard (PATCHBOARD,ELECTRICAL) is a single, flat surfaced item in which are incorporated jacks, clips, sockets, and the like, and which provides a point for convenient interconnections by use of patch cords with plugs, or other means of connecting between electrical circuits which may be used for programming, toubleshooting, and testing. Do not use if a more applicable item name exists. Excludes PANEL, PATCHING, ANTENNA; PANEL, PATCHING, COMMUNICATION; and SWITCHBOARD, PATCHING, COMMUNICATION. See also PANEL, PATCHING, PROGRAMMING.
- What is a Printed Circuit Board Holder? 2151 Items
- A Printed Circuit Board Holder (HOLDER,PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD) is a holder designed to accommodate and position one or more printed circuit boards. It is usually an open frame structure with printed circuit board guides mounted between parallel support bars and end supports. It is designed to be mounted in electrical cabinets, cases, drawers and racks to provide mounting facilities for printed circuit boards. See also CABINET, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; CASE (as modified); DRAWER, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; and RACK, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
- What is an Electrical Card Extractor? 2163 Items
- An Electrical Card Extractor (EXTRACTOR,ELECTRICAL CARD) is a device specifically designed to remove CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY; or PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD from their installed position.
- What is an Electrical Card Holder? 4295 Items
- An Electrical Card Holder (HOLDER,ELECTRICAL CARD) is a device specifically designed to retain CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY or PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD in their installed position. Excludes, RETAINER-EJECTOR, ELECTRICAL CARD; and HOLDER, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.
- What is an Electrical Card Retainer-Ejector? 1135 Items
- An Electrical Card Retainer-Ejector (RETAINER-EJECTOR,ELECTRICAL CARD) is a device having the dual function of providing restraint for, and facilitating the removal of CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY; or PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. Excludes HOLDER, ELECTRICAL CARD.
- What is an Electrical Card Holder Support? 491 Items
- An Electrical Card Holder Support (SUPPORT,ELECTRICAL CARD HOLDER) is an item designed specifically for holding and positioning the HOLDER, ELECTRICAL CARD.
- What is a Backplane Assembly? 5123 Items
- A Backplane Assembly is an insulating panel upon which two or more CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, are mounted, and completely processed electrical conductor paths are deposited, etched, or printed in various paths. It provides or completes a circuit between two or more CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY or ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY. It may be designed for panel or chassis mounting, or for insertion into a CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL. Includes motherboards. For items containing processed electrical conductor paths and contacts for plug-in connecting facilities, see PRINTED WIRING BOARD. See also PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD; CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY and CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED, FLEXIBLE.
- What is a Printed Wiring Board Sheet? 177 Items
- A Printed Wiring Board Sheet (SHEET,PRINTED WIRING BOARD) is an electrically insulated item designed primarily to be used for the fabrication of a PRINTED WIRING BOARD or PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD for electrical and electronic circuits. It may or may not be laminated or copper clad. For items with metal cladding the electrical conductor paths must be capable of being deposited, etched, or printed in various patterns. Excludes items having printed electronic components, such as capacitors, resistors, and the like. For items processed with electrical conductive paths deposited, etched, or printed in various patterns, see PRINTED WIRING BOARD.
- What is an Electrical Card Stiffener? 373 Items
- An Electrical Card Stiffener (STIFFENER,ELECTRICAL CARD) is a rigid item mounted to a CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY, PRINTED WIRING BOARD or like items. It is composed of various materials, has assorted dimensions, and is used to strengthen and/or reduce flexing of the card or board.
- What is a Circuit Card Set? 236 Items
- A Circuit Card Set is a group of two or more circuit cards such as controller board, expander card and the like, not physically connected to each other. The item(s) may be used to expand memory, extend application, enhance the design or the like of a piece of equipment. For items designed to modify equipment, see also MODIFICATION KIT (as modified). For items physically connected together, see CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY.
- What is a Printed Circuit Board? 14422 Items
- A Printed Circuit Board is a PRINTED WIRING BOARD having only printed electronic components, such as capacitors, resistors, and the like. For items having a complete individual electrical/electronic function, use applicable item name, such as AMPLIFIER (as modified); POWER SUPPLY; or the like. For items not having a complete individual electrical/electronic function, see applicable "SUBASSEMBLY" name, such as AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMBLY; POWER SUPPLY SUBASSEMBLY; or the like. For items having separately manufactured components (other than plug-in connecting facilities) and not having a more specific item name, see CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY.
- What is a Circuit Card Assembly? 339141 Items
- A Circuit Card Assembly is a grouping of two or more physically connected or related electrical an/or electronic parts capable of dissassemblage. Each component of the assemblage must be capable of functioning in accordance with its own item name. Consists of a single PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD or TERMINAL BOARD upon which are mounted separately manufactured electronic components such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, and the like. It may also include printed electronic components. The item is generally part of a subassembly and cannot be assigned a more definite item name. For items having a complete individual electrical/electronic function, use applicable item name such as AMPLIFIER (as modified); POWER SUPPLY; or the like. For items not having a complete individual electrical/electronic function, see applicable subassembly name, such as AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMBLY; POWER SUPPLY SUBASSEMBLY; or the like. For an assembly of electrical/electronic components mounted on other than a single PRINTED WIRING BOARD, see ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY. Excludes PRINTED CIRCUIT BOAR
- What is a Printed Wiring Board? 10817 Items
- A Printed Wiring Board is an insulating panel upon which completely processed electrical conductor paths are deposited, etched, or printed in various patterns to provide or complete a circuit between two or more points. It may provide contacts for plug-in connecting facilities. It may be designed for panel or chassis mounting, or for insertion into a CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL. For items containing printed electronic components, see PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. For items containing separately manufactured electronic components, see CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY. For items consisting only of electrical conductor paths and two or more connectors, see BACKPLANE ASSEMBLY.
- What is an Electronic Test Extender Card? 5458 Items
- An Electronic Test Extender Card (EXTENDER CARD,ELECTRONIC TEST) is an item consisting of a hand wired or printed wiring board, with or without a retaining plate, rails, brackets, or electrical connector(s) which is designed to provide access to a circuit card assembly or electronic components assembly for testing, test point checking and troubleshooting.
- What is an Input-Output Interface Unit? 295 Items
- An Input-Output Interface Unit (INTERFACE UNIT,INPUT-OUTPUT) is an input or output modular device, electric and/or electronic which allows to link or connect actuators, sensors, or the like. It is generally associated with other modular systems such as power supplies or interface networks. It is managed by a master controller by bus or communication networks and a specific software. It is mounted on a Rail Guide and intergrated in a global automation system.
- What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Management Unit? 15 Items
- An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Management Unit (MANAGEMENT UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is an electronic unit in shape of a card, plate or other, designed to manage the operation of electrical and/or electronic equipment by logical and/or analogic information. It can control the different subassemblies and/or components of electrical and /or electronic systems. It can provide electrical distribution, processors, actuators, circuit breakers, etc. It can have various communication interfaces and be plug-in or rack mounted in a chassis, rack and the like.
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