Measurement Specialties, Inc. · Electronic Components
42R5
Resistor, Thermal
Part Number42R5
ManufacturerMeasurement Specialties, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-880-8423 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,THERMAL
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Terminal Diameter0.032 INCHES NOMINAL
Thermal Time Constant In Seconds75.0
Maximum Operating Temp150.0 CELSIUS
Zero Power Resistance Tolerance In-10.0 TO 10.0
Zero Power Resistance At Specified6.8 KILOHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Temp Points For Resistance Reading100.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT
Zero Power Resistance20.000 KILOHMS
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal Type And Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Resistance Tolerance At A Specifie+0.0 TO 10.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS
Style DesignatorROD
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 42R5 available?
We can source 42R5 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 42R5 by Measurement Specialties, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 42R5 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 42R5?
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 42R5?
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.