Te Connectivity Corporation · Electronic Components
A-856A
Relay, Electromagnetic
Part NumberA-856A
ManufacturerTe Connectivity Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5945-00-503-9233 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
Federal Supply Class5945 — Relays and Solenoids
Terminal Type And Quantity8 PIN ALL FUNCTIONS
Overall Length4.630 INCHES NOMINAL
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.196 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Mounting Facility PatternRECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Main Contact Maximum Voltage Ratin28.0 DC
Main Contact Load Current Rating A10.0 AMPERES DC RESISTIVE LOAD
Operating Voltage Rating And Type28.0 VOLTS DC 25 DEG CELSIUS ALL WINDINGS
Center To Center Distance Between2.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nonpile Up Main Contact Arrangemen2 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Winding Quantity2
Features ProvidedLATCHING CONTACTS
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 A-856A available?
We can source A-856A 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 A-856A by Te Connectivity Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If A-856A 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 A-856A?
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 A-856A?
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.