Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components - Australia (AU)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5999

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5999

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Items Managed by Australia (AU) - NCB is 66

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NATO Supply Class 5999 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.

NATO Supply Class 5999 specifically focuses on Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components. This class includes a wide range of components that are used in electrical and electronic equipment but do not fall into more specific categories within the group.

Some examples of components that fall under NATO Supply Class 5999 include:

1. Resistors: These are passive electrical components that limit the flow of electric current in a circuit.

2. Capacitors: These are devices that store electrical energy in an electric field.

3. Connectors: These are devices used to join electrical circuits together.

4. Switches: These are devices that control the flow of electric current in a circuit.

5. Relays: These are electrically operated switches that control the flow of current in one circuit by opening and closing contacts in another circuit.

6. Fuses: These are safety devices that protect electrical circuits from excessive current.

7. Circuit breakers: These are automatic switches that protect electrical circuits from overcurrent or short circuits.

8. Transformers: These are devices that transfer electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction.

9. Inductors: These are passive electrical components that store energy in a magnetic field.

10. Diodes: These are electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.

These are just a few examples of the components that fall under NATO Supply Class 5999. The class encompasses a wide range of miscellaneous electrical and electronic components that are essential for the functioning of various electrical and electronic equipment.