What is Federal Supply Class 5999?

FSC 5999 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5999) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5999?

NSC 5999 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5999 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5999 in?

FSC 5999 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5999 in?

NSC 5999is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

What is an Electrical Contact?

An Electrical Contact (CONTACT,ELECTRICAL) is an item consisting of an electrically conductive material designed to furnish a surface which will physically and electrically meet another conducting surface for the purpose of transferring electrical energy and/or opening and closing circuits. Includes moving contacts which make and/or slide over stationary contacts or other stationary conductive material to a resulting fixed position. Excludes items which are used in conjunction with continually moving surfaces or which make contact by gripping action of the contact surfaces. See also CLIP, ELECTRICAL; CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; BRUSH, ELECTRICAL CONTACT; PLUG, TIP; and JACK, TIP.

What is an Electrical Clip?

An Electrical Clip (CLIP,ELECTRICAL) is a clip designed to electrically connect items and components. Its primary function is to make a quick and/or temporary electrical connection. Includes alligator and crocodile test clips, battery clips, contact clips, electron tube clips, resistor clips, or the like. For electron tube grid and plate cap clips with wire leads attached, see LEAD, ELECTRICAL. Excludes CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; CLIP, SPRING TENSION; and FUSEHOLDER (as modified).

What is an Electrical Shield Plate?

An Electrical Shield Plate (PLATE,ELECTRICAL SHIELD) is a metallic or metallic coated item which is rigid or semirigid, flat, and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to both its length and width, and is designed to prevent or reduce stray electro-magnetic and/or electrostatic fields between components or items. It may be used as a mechanical guard. Excludes PLATE (as otherwise modified); SHIELD (as modified); and SPACER, PLATE.

What is an Electrical Contact Assembly?

An Electrical Contact Assembly (CONTACT ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL) is two or more CONTACT, ELECTRICAL on a common mounting or mounted on each other. Excludes BRUSH SET, ELECTRICAL CONTACT; CONTACT SET (as modified); and INSERT, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

What is a Connector-Switch?

A Connector-Switch is an electrical device consisting of one connector and one switch on a common mounting, seperable and capable of functioning individually or one connector and one switch fabricated as a common inseperable body, incapable of functioning individually. May include wall plate or box cover and may be complete with a box.

What is an Electrical Cap?

An Electrical Cap (CAP,ELECTRICAL) is a cap for use with electronic or electrical items. Excludes BOOT, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL; CAP, IGNITION DISTRIBUTION; and COVER, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

What is an Electronic Equipment Parts Kit?

An Electronic Equipment Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is do not use if a more specific item name is applicable.

What is an Electronic Shielding Gasket?

An Electronic Shielding Gasket (SHIELDING GASKET,ELECTRONIC) is a shaped metallic item designed to increase the effectiveness of radio frequency/electromagnetic interference, or a nonmetallic item containing a wire mesh, metal, or other electrically conductive particles designed to provide environmental sealing and radio frequency/electromagnetic interference shielding. For bulk items see WIRE MESH, KNITTED or GASKETING MATERIAL, CONDUCTIVE.

What is an Electronic Components Housing?

An Electronic Components Housing (HOUSING,ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS) is a housing specifically designed to surround or enclose, in addition to supporting and aligning electronic components classified in more than one class. It may provide mounting facilities for external and/or internal components and may be either single or miltiple piece construction.

What is an Electronic Equipment Accessory Kit?

An Electronic Equipment Accessory Kit (ACCESSORY KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is an accessory kit designed to be used in conjunction with electronic end items for the purpose of enhancing or evaluating the capability of the items operation. This kit is not used to repair an item, nor does it permanently modify an item. Excludes REPAIR KIT (1), (as modified; PARTS KIT (1), ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; MAINTENANCE KIT (1), ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORY KIT ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Component Heat Sink?

An Electrical-Electronic Component Heat Sink (HEAT SINK,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC COMPONENT) is an item which is specifically designed to absorb, conduct or dissipate heat generated by an electrical and/or electronic component or an external source in order to prevent damage to the component. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Component Mounting Pad?

An Electrical-Electronic Component Mounting Pad (MOUNTING PAD,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC COMPONENT) is an item fabricated from electrically nonconductive material specifically designed to provide a support for mounting an electrical and/or an electronic component such as a semiconductor device, relay, or resistor into the next higher assembly. It isolates the component from the mounting surface of the next higher assembly, it may act as a strain relief to avoid damage to the component seal, and it may permit soldering of the component to the next higher assembly without damage. It includes holes, notches, or other provisions for physical alignment and spacing of electrical leads and/or other mounting facilities projecting from the component it mounts. It may also afford protection from shock or vibration. It may be either nonthermally conductive which protects the component from temperature changes in the next higher assembly or it may be thermally conductive which permits heat generated in the component to be drained out to a heat sink. For items whose function is electrical insulation only, see INSULATOR, (as modified). Excludes HOLDER, (as modified); RETAINER, (as modified), and SPACER, PLATE.

Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components - New Zealand (NZ)

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 New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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NSN Format for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components
Codified by New Zealand

59	99	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

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.

FSC 5999 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components - New Zealand (NZ)

Includes Permanent Magnets and Magnetostriction Elements; Caps, Clips, and Contacts, Electrical.

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 5999

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