Amperite Co Inc. · Electronic Components
17-3
Resistor, Current Regulating
Part Number17-3
ManufacturerAmperite Co Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-296-3809 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,CURRENT REGULATING
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Current TypeAC/DC
Resistive Element Pin Connection2 AND 7
Threshold Voltage In Volts4.8
Base TypeOCTAL
Current Range In Amps+1.65 TO 1.80
Envelope Type Per Mil E 1ST14 PER SPEC MIL-E-1B
Body StyleW/MTG TABS/FLANGES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
MaterialPAPER CASE
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Body Height2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Capacitance Value Per Section4.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Body Length4.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Body Width1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Terminal Type And Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Center To Center Distance Between1.750 INCHES
Board Thickness0.062 INCHES
Distance From Bottom Edge Of Termi0.375 INCHES
Board ConstructionSOLID CONSTRUCTION
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 17-3 available?
We can source 17-3 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 17-3 by Amperite Co Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 17-3 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 17-3?
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 17-3?
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.