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Viking Technologies, Ltd..  · Electronic Components

18688

Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri

Part Number18688
ManufacturerViking Technologies, Ltd..
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Shaft Diameter0.236 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Overall Width2.032 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Individual Section Quantity5
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Body Length6.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Overall Height1.724 INCHES NOMINAL
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE WAVELENGTH ALL SECTIONS
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Wall Thickness0.019 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.029 INCHES MAXIMUM
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage In15000.0
Inside Diameter0.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM
Temp Rating-95.0 FAHRENHEIT
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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Frequently asked

Is 18688 available?
We can source 18688 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 18688 by Viking Technologies, Ltd.. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 18688 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 18688?
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 18688?
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.