Vishay Sprague · Electronic Components
800-8157
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Pre
Part Number800-8157
ManufacturerVishay Sprague
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-790-2588 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Overall Diameter1.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.005 INCHES MAXIMUM
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Function Conformity Tolerance Per-0.03 TO 0.03 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Lip Diameter0.8130 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Starting Torque1.20 INCH-OUNCES
Overall Length2.776 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Per-150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Vendor Part Numbers7609-1462-0, 1088824
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 800-8157 available?
We can source 800-8157 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 800-8157 by Vishay Sprague obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 800-8157 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 800-8157?
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 800-8157?
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.