Philips North America LLC · Electronic Components
56S5
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number56S5
ManufacturerPhilips North America LLC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-893-0413 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti0.2 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
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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 56S5 available?
We can source 56S5 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 56S5 by Philips North America LLC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 56S5 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 56S5?
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 56S5?
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.