Sprague Electric Co World HQs · Electronic Components
159-20839-40
Capacitor, Fixed, Electrolytic
Part Number159-20839-40
ManufacturerSprague Electric Co World HQs
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-920-4539 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Body Length4.063 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.282 INCHES MAXIMUM
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rati25.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Capacitive Electrode MaterialALUMINUM
Equivalent Series Resistance At Re0.048
Dc Leakage At Reference Temp1.610 MILLIAMPERES
Test Data Document83744-159-20839 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA
Terminal Type And Quantity2 THREADED HOLE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter2.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.093 INCHES MAXIMUM
Schematic Diagram DesignatorELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE, W/GND TERMINAL
Anode TypePLAIN FOIL
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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
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We can source 159-20839-40 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 159-20839-40 by Sprague Electric Co World HQs obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 159-20839-40 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 159-20839-40?
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 159-20839-40?
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.