Cts Corp. Electromechanical Div · Electronic Components
AW500
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part NumberAW500
ManufacturerCts Corp. Electromechanical Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-007-7218 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.469 INCHES NOMINAL
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeAT 9:00 OCLOCK LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti4.0 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Overall Diameter1.258 INCHES MAXIMUM
Cancelled NSN5905-00-234-9806 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 AW500 available?
We can source AW500 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 AW500 by Cts Corp. Electromechanical Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If AW500 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 AW500?
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 AW500?
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.