Sprague Electric Co World Hqs · Electronic Components
3C42
Capacitor, Fixed, Ceramic Dielectr
Part Number3C42
ManufacturerSprague Electric Co World Hqs
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-409-5375 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Body Width0.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Dissipation Factor At Reference Te4.0000
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Insulation Resistance At Reference3500.0 MEGOHM-MICROFARADS
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Terminal Type And Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Body Length0.516 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Height0.296 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Vendor Part Numbers8001300101-1
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 3C42 available?
We can source 3C42 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 3C42 by Sprague Electric Co World Hqs obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3C42 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 3C42?
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 3C42?
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.