General Electric · Electronic Components
21F879
Capacitor, Fixed, Paper Dielectric
Part Number21F879
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-672-9342 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit2 UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLES
Distance Between Centerlines Of Mo1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL
Capacitance Value Per Section2.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Body Width2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length1.880 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Height2.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rati220.0 AC-RMS SINGLE SECTION
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 21F879 available?
We can source 21F879 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 21F879 by General Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 21F879 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 21F879?
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 21F879?
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.