Thomas & Betts · Electronic Components
3973
1 X 5 1/2 GAL NIPPLE
Part Number3973
ManufacturerThomas & Betts
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5950-00-242-2410 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
Federal Supply Class5950 — Coils and Transformers
Body Outside Diameter0.891 INCHES NOMINAL
Winding Conductor Size0.01264 INCHES AMERICAN WIRE GAGE SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY
Inclosure TypeOPEN
Terminal Type And Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Turn Quantity27-1/4 SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY
Rating MethodWINDING TURNS SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE PRIMARY
Winding Function And Quantity1 PRIMARY SINGLE COMPONENT
Mounting Slot Width0.080 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE GROUP
Body Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSLOT SINGLE GROUP
Mounting Facility Quantity2 SINGLE GROUP
Vendor Part NumbersSA118
Cancelled NSN5950-00-316-9641 (cancelled)
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 3973 available?
We can source 3973 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 3973 by Thomas & Betts obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3973 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 3973?
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 3973?
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.