Ideal Precision Meter Co · Electronic Components
A500
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part NumberA500
ManufacturerIdeal Precision Meter Co
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-568-5892 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Body Diameter0.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se140.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti6.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
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 A500 available?
We can source A500 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 A500 by Ideal Precision Meter Co obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If A500 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 A500?
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 A500?
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.