Giga-Tronics · Electronic Components
12497-1
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part Number12497-1
ManufacturerGiga-Tronics
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-01-107-5153 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 WIRE LOOP
Device Design TypeAT 12:00 OCLOCK LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Precious MaterialGOLD
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Precious Material And LocationTERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Wir-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Vendor Part Numbers3610S-491-502
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
MaterialPLASTIC BOARD
Component RelationshipNOT MATCHED
Width2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Component Quantity5
Length5.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Assembly Construction MethodMOUNTED ON TERMINAL BOARD
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 12497-1 available?
We can source 12497-1 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 12497-1 by Giga-Tronics obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 12497-1 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 12497-1?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 12497-1?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.