Measurement Specialties, Inc. · Electronic Components
42S18
Resistor, Thermal
Part Number42S18
ManufacturerMeasurement Specialties, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-104-3476 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,THERMAL
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Power Dissipation Constant In Mill2.5
Maximum Operating Temp200.0 CELSIUS
Terminal Length1.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorROD
Zero Power Resistance Tolerance In-10.0 TO 10.0
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power125.0 CELSIUS
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Zero Power Resistance20.000 KILOHMS
Thermal Time Constant In Seconds20.0
Terminal Type And Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Maximum Power Dissipation Rating2.00 WATTS
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 42S18 available?
We can source 42S18 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 42S18 by Measurement Specialties, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 42S18 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 42S18?
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 42S18?
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.