Knowles Cazenovia · Electronic Components
5853
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number5853
ManufacturerKnowles Cazenovia
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-101-1540 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM
Insulation Dc Resistance At 25 Deg1000.0 GIGOHMS
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity1 PRINTED CIRCUIT AND 1 TURRET
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Temp Coefficient Of Capacitance In0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tolerance Of Temp Coefficient In P-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationCIRCUMFERENCE BENT BACKWARD
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SLOTTED SCREW
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Vendor Part Numbers536377-3, 138C929H01
Tube TypeTRANSMIT-RECEIVE
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data5853 TYPE
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 5853 available?
We can source 5853 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 5853 by Knowles Cazenovia obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5853 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 5853?
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 5853?
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.