Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. · Electronic Components
20-5124
Switch, Waveguide
Part Number20-5124
ManufacturerMicrowave Development Laboratories, Inc.
LifecycleStocked
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-040-9100 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,WAVEGUIDE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Actuator Voltage In Volts115.0 NOMINAL
Overall Length3.560 INCHES MAXIMUM
Switch Return Mechanism TypeFAIL-SAFE
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE
Switch TypeTRANSFER
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE
Waveguide Flange TypeCHOKE
Overall Height2.787 INCHES MAXIMUM
Coupling Position Quantity4
Features ProvidedOPEN OFF CIRCUIT TERMINATION
Overall Width1.875 INCHES MAXIMUM
RohscompliantYES
Wire Connection MethodPush In
Hazardousfalse
RohsphthalatescompliantYES
Rated Current32 A
Product RangeA Series
IscanonicalY
Conductor Area Csa4 mm²
Wire Size Awg Max12 AWG
No Of Positions3 Positions
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 20-5124 available?
We can source 20-5124 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 20-5124 by Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 20-5124 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 20-5124?
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 20-5124?
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.