Vishay Sprague · Electronic Components
162-173
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Pre
Part Number162-173
ManufacturerVishay Sprague
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-492-7771 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Maximum Starting Torque0.80 INCH-OUNCES
Shaft Length0.563 INCHES NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Function Conformity Tolerance Per-0.30 TO 0.30 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Vendor Part Numbers1018769-003
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 162-173 available?
We can source 162-173 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 162-173 by Vishay Sprague obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 162-173 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 162-173?
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 162-173?
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.