Sprague Electric Co World HQs · Electronic Components
242E5045
Resistor, Fixed, Wire Wound
Part Number242E5045
ManufacturerSprague Electric Co World HQs
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-226-0158 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius At Zer340.0
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power40.0 CELSIUS
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts3.000 FREE AIR
Body Diameter0.406 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.531 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance500.000 KILOHMS
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Resistance Tolerance In Percent-5.000 TO 5.000
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 242E5045 available?
We can source 242E5045 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 242E5045 by Sprague Electric Co World HQs obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 242E5045 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 242E5045?
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 242E5045?
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.